ISRI-2012

Scrap Specifications CircularRules Governing the Procedures for the Addition, Amendment, or Withdrawal of Specifications................................ 3 Nonferrous Scrap: NF-2012..................................................................4 Red Metals........................................................................................4 Aluminum. ......................................................................................... 7 Zinc................................................................................................... 10 Magnesium...................................................................................... 11 Lead................................................................................................... 11 Nickel/Stainless/Hi Temp. .......................................................... 12 Mixed Metals.................................................................................. 13 Other................................................................................................ 13 Ferrous Scrap: FS-2012. ..................................................................... 16 Electric Furnace Casting and Foundry Grades........................... 17 Specially Processed Grades............................................................. 19 Cast Iron Grades........................................................................... 19 Special Boring Grades................................................................. 19 Steel From Scrap Tires. ............................................................... 19 Railroad Ferrous Scrap.............................................................. 20 Glass Cullet: GC-2012........................................................................... 22 Paper Stock: PS-2012 Domestic Transactions..........................24 Glossary of Paper Stock Terms...................................................... 30 Paper Stock: PS-2012 Export Transactions................................. 31 Plastic Scrap: P-2012........................................................................... 37 Guidelines for Electronics Scrap: ES-2012................................. 40 Guidelines for Tire Scrap TS-2012. ................................................ 47 Guidelines for Metals Transactions................................................ 49 ISRI Arbitration Service .................................................................... 53 2012 Guidelines for Nonferrous Scrap Ferrous Scrap Glass Cullet Paper Stock Plastic Scrap Electronics Scrap Tire Scrap EFFECTIVE 1/19/2012 1615 L St. N.W., Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036-5664 Tel. 202/662-8500 Fax 202/626-0900 www.isri.org PREFACE The standard specifications included in this Circular are intended to assist members in the buying and selling of their materials and products. These specifications are derived from many sectors of the metals, paper stock, plastics, glass, and electronics industries and are constructed to represent the quality or composition of the materials bought and sold in the industry. The specifications are internationally accepted and are used throughout the world to trade the various commodities. Parties to a transaction may specify particular variations or additions to these specifications as are suited for their specific transactions and for their individual convenience. Any deviation from the standard specifications, however, should be mutually agreed to and so stipulated in writing by the parties to the transactions. ISRI maintains an Arbitration Service as a means of enabling members to settle differences between themselves or between one of them and a nonmember. In addition, the “Guidelines for Metals Transactions” contain supplementary information that will aid members in completing their business transactions. It is recommended that these Guidelines be reviewed and that members use them in conjunction with the actual specifications in the conduct of their business. ISRI’s Scrap Specifications Circular is posted in PDF format at least once per year on the ISRI web site. To ensure you have the most up-to-date version, visit www.isri.org/specs. Issued by: Copyright © 2012 Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. This document may not be reprinted in whole or in part without the prior written permission of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. CIRCULAR 2012 BECAME EFFECTIVE Jan. 19, 2012, AND PREVAILS UNTIL SUPERSEDED. running chapter head Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. 3 Rules Governing the Procedures for the Addition, Amendment, or Withdrawal of Specifications 1.0 Initiation of Request. Any person may file a request to add, amend or withdraw a specification by submitting such request in writing to the ISRI President. 2.0 The President shall refer such request to the Chairman of ISRI’s Specifications Committee (the “Committee”), with copies to: A. ISRI’s Officers; B. The chairman of any ISRI Division and/or Committee that might be affected by the specification. 3.0 Notice. Following its receipt, notice of the request shall be inserted in the ISRI Focus and a daily national trade publication such as American Metal Market. Such notice shall state: A. The date, time and place at which the request will be considered by the Committee; B. That the proceeding at which the request will be considered shall be open to the public; C. That interested parties may participate in the proceeding by personal appearance or by submitting written comments; D. A summary of the specification and the matter to be considered at the hearing. 4.0 Committee Action. Following presentation by all interested parties, the Committee shall review the request and: A. Act upon it immediately, as set forth in Section 4.1; or B. Refer it to a subcommittee for review and recommendation for action by the full Committee at its next meeting. 4.1 The Committee shall summarize the positions advocated by the various parties interested in the request and recommend to ISRI’s Board of Directors what action should be taken. 5.0 Board of Directors Action. The Board of Directors, at its quarterly meeting at which the report and recommendation of the Committee has been made, shall adopt, amend, or reject the recommendation or table it pending further review and recommendation by the Committee. 5.1 Notice of the action taken by the Board shall be given to all interested parties who actively participated in the Committee proceeding and any other persons who have requested in writing notice of the Board’s action. Notice of said action also shall be inserted in the ISRI Focus following the Board meeting at which said action was taken. 6.0 Appeal. On or before thirty days after the date of the notice required in Section 5.1, any party may appeal the decision of the Board by written notice to the President. Said appeal shall state the reasons thereof and the requested action to be taken. Notice of said appeal shall be given in accordance with Section 3.0. 6.1 The appeal shall be heard by the Board at its next quarterly meeting following receipt thereof. 6.2 The appellant and all interested parties shall be given at least twenty days notice of the date, time and place of the hearing, and like notice shall be inserted in the ISRI Focus at least twenty days prior to the hearing. 6.3 At the hearing, the appellant and any other interested party may appear either in person or by written presentation and state their reasons for the appeal. 6.4 The Board, following said hearing, shall review and act upon the appeal request. Notice of the Board’s action shall be given in accordance with Section 5.1. 7.0 Records. ISRI shall maintain for not less than five years following the date of termination of the proceedings, records of the original request, summaries of the deliberations and recommendations of the Committee, action of the Board, summaries of the appeal and final decision, if any, of the Board, together with the positions of interested parties, copies of notices sent to interested parties and inserted in the ISRI Focus and national trade publications, written statements, and the reasons for recommendation and final action by the Committee and the Board. 7.1 Said records shall be available for review by the public upon reasonable notice. 4 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 2008 Guidelines for Nonferrous Scrap Guidelines for Nonferrous Scrap: NF-2012 Note: When the individual scrap grades in this Circular, denoted by the various code words, are used, an agreement between parties is also bound by the terms of “Apple” as it appears below, unless the terms and conditions of a specific contract provide otherwise, in which case the specific contractual provisions shall govern. Code Item Code Item Apple Nonferrous Terms a. Delivery of more or less of the specified quantity up to 3 percent is permissible. b. A ton shall be understood to be 2,000 pounds, unless otherwise specified. c. If any portion of the goods covered by a contract are unshipped or undelivered within the time specified in a contract, then that portion is subject to cancellation by the buyer and/or the buyer has the right to hold the seller responsible for substantiated damages. If, because of embargo and/or other conditions of force majeure, a delivery or shipment cannot be made by the time specified, the contract shall remain valid and shall be completed promptly upon lifting of the embargo and/or conditions of force majeure and the terms of said contract shall not be changed. d. If for any portion of a contract the buyer fails in a timely manner to open a Letter of Credit and/or fails to provide proper conveyance and/or shipping instructions as specified in the contract, then that portion is subject to cancellation by the seller and/or the seller has the right to hold the buyer responsible for substantiated damages. If, because of embargo and/or other conditions of force majeure, a delivery or shipment cannot be made by the time specified, the contract shall remain valid and shall be completed promptly upon lifting of the embargo and/or conditions of force majeure and the terms of said contract shall not be changed. e. If a significant weight or quality difference is apparent, the seller should be notified promptly and, if requested, another weight or quality determination should be taken. Seller and/or buyer should be given the opportunity to appoint an independent surveyor or a representative to verify weights and/or quality. For purposes of this section, the meaning of the word “significant” shall be determined by agreement between buyer and seller, depending on the commodities and their values. f. If it is mutually determined that goods delivered do not conform to the description specified in the contract, then the shipment is subject to rejection or downgrade. Disposition of, replacement of, and/or financial adjustment for rejected material shall be subjected to mutual agreement between buyer and seller. Seller is responsible for freight costs. Buyer is expected, however, to exert every effort to limit rejections only to that portion of the ship- ment which is unsortable and to return the rejected portion promptly upon request, if government regulations permit. red metals Barley No. 1 COPPER WIRE Shall consist of No. 1 bare, uncoated, unalloyed copper wire, not smaller than No. 16 B & S wire gauge. Green copper wire and hydraulically compacted material to be subject to agreement between buyer and seller. Berry No. 1 COPPER WIRE Shall consist of clean, untinned, uncoated, unalloyed copper wire and cable, not smaller than No. 16 B & S wire gauge, free of burnt wire which is brittle. Hydraulically briquetted copper subject to agreement. Birch No. 2 COPPER WIRE Shall consist of miscellaneous, unalloyed copper wire having a nominal 96% copper content (minimum 94%) as determined by electrolytic assay. Should be free of the following: Excessively leaded, tinned, soldered copper wire; brass and bronze wire; excessive oil content, iron, and non-metallics; copper wire from burning, containing insulation; hair wire; burnt wire which is brittle; and should be reasonably free of ash. Hydraulically briquetted copper subject to agreement. Candy No. 1 HEAVY COPPER Shall consist of clean, unalloyed, uncoated copper clippings, punchings, bus bars, commutator segments, and wire not less than 1/16 of an inch thick, free of burnt wire which is brittle; but may include clean copper tubing. Hydraulically briquetted copper subject to agreement. Cliff No. 2 COPPER Shall consist of miscellaneous, unalloyed copper scrap having a nominal 96% copper content (minimum 94%) as determined by electrolytic assay. Should be free of the following: Excessively leaded, tinned, soldered copper scrap; brasses and bronzes; excessive oil content, iron and non-metallics; copper tubing with other than copper connections or with sediment; copper wire from burning, containing insulation; hair wire; burnt wire which is brittle; and should be reasonably free of ash. Hydraulically briquetted copper subject to agreement. No. 1 COPPER WIRE NODULES Shall consist of No. 1 bare, uncoated, unalloyed copper wire scrap nodules, chopped or shredded, free of tin, lead, zinc, aluminum, iron, other metallic impuri- Clove running chapter Guidelines for Nonferrous head Scrap Code Item Code Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. 5 Item ties, insulation, and other foreign contamination. Minimum copper 99%. Gauge smaller than No. 16 B & S wire and hydraulically compacted material subject to agreement between buyer and seller. Cobra No. 2 COPPER WIRE NODULES Shall consist of No. 2 unalloyed copper wire scrap nodules, chopped or shredded, minimum 97% copper. Maximum metal impurities not to exceed 0.50% aluminum and 1% each of other metals or insulation. Hydraulically compacted material subject to agreement between buyer and seller. Cocoa COPPER WIRE NODULES Shall consist of unalloyed copper wire scrap nodules, chopped or shredded, minimum 99% copper. Shall be free of excessive insula­ tion and other non-metallics. Maximum metal impurities as follows: Aluminum .05% Antimony .01% Tin .25% Iron .05% Nickel .05% Hydraulically compacted material subject to agreement between buyer and seller. Dream LIGHT COPPER Shall consist of miscellaneous, unalloyed copper scrap having a nominal 92% copper content (minimum 88%) as determined by electrolytic assay and shall consist of sheet copper, gutters, downspouts, kettles, boilers, and similar scrap. Should be free of the following: Burnt hair wire; copper clad; plating racks; grindings; copper wire from burning, containing insulation; radiators and fire extinguishers; refrigerator units; electrotype shells; screening; excessively leaded, tinned, soldered scrap; brasses and bronzes; excessive oil, iron and non-metallics; and should be reasonably free of ash. Hydraulically briquetted copper subject to agreement. Any items excluded in this grade are also excluded in the higher grades above. Drink REFINERY BRASS Shall contain a minimum of 61.3% copper and maximum 5% iron and to consist of brass and bronze solids and turnings, and alloyed and contaminated copper scrap. Shall be free of insulated wire, grindings, electrotype shells and non-metallics. Hydraulically briquetted material subject to agreement. Ebony COMPOSITION OR RED BRASS Shall consist of red brass scrap, valves, machinery bearings and other machinery parts, including miscellaneous castings made of copper, tin, zinc, and/or lead. Shall be free of semi-red brass castings (78% to 81% copper); railroad car boxes and other similar high-lead alloys; cocks and faucets; closed water meters; gates; pot pieces; ingots and burned brass; aluminum, silicon, and manganese bronzes; iron and non-metallics. No piece to measure more than 12” over any one part or weigh over 100 lbs. Heavier pieces acceptable upon mutual agreement between buyer and seller. Eland HIGH GRADE—LOW LEAD BRONZE/BRASS SOLIDS It is recommended these materials be sold by analysis. GENUINE BABBITT-LINED BRASS BUSHINGS Shall consist of red brass bushings and bearings from automobiles and other machinery, shall contain not less than 12% high tin-base babbitt, and shall be free of iron-backed bearings. HIGH LEAD BRONZE SOLIDS AND BORINGS It is recommended that these materials be sold on sample or analysis. Elder Elias Enerv RED BRASS COMPOSITION TURNINGS Shall consist of turnings from red brass composition material and should be sold subject to sample or analysis. Engel MACHINERY OR HARD BRASS SOLIDS Shall have a copper content of not less than 75%, a tin content of not less than 6%, and a lead content of not less than 6% nor more than 11%, and total impurities, exclusive of zinc, antimony, and nickel of not more than 0.75%; the antimony content not to exceed 0.50%. Shall be free of lined and unlined standard red car boxes. MACHINERY OR HARD BRASS BORINGS Shall have a copper content of not less than 75%, a tin content of not less than 6%, and a lead content of not less than 6% nor more than 11%, and the total impurities, exclusive of zinc, antimony, and nickel of not more than 0.75%; the antimony content not to exceed 0.50%. Erin Drove COPPER-BEARING SCRAP Shall consist of miscellaneous copper-containing skimmings, grindings, ashes, irony brass and copper, residues and slags. Shall be free of insulated wires; copper chlorides; unprepared tangled material; large motors; pyrophoric material; asbestos brake linings; furnace bottoms; high lead materials; graphite crucibles; and noxious and explosive materials. Fine powdered material by agreement. Hydraulically briquetted material subject to agreement. Druid INSULATED COPPER WIRE SCRAP Shall consist of copper wire scrap with various types of insulation. To be sold on a sample or recovery basis, subject to agreement between buyer and seller. Fence UNLINED STANDARD RED CAR BOXES (CLEAN JOURNALS) Shall consist of standard unlined and/or sweated railroad boxes and unlined and/or sweated car journal bearings, free of yellow boxes and iron-backed boxes. Ferry LINED STANDARD RED CAR BOXES (LINED JOURNALS) Shall consist of standard babbitt-lined railroad boxes and/or babbitt-lined car journal bearings, free of yellow boxes and iron-backed boxes. Grape COCKS AND FAUCETS Shall consist of mixed clean red and yellow brass, including chrome or nickel-plated, free of gas cocks, beer faucets, and aluminum and zinc base die cast material, and to contain a minimum of 35% semired. but not limited to. ALUMINUM BRASS CONDENSER TUBES Shall consist of clean sound condenser tubing which may be plated or unplated. Tobin and Muntz metal turnings. free of aluminum. BRASS SHELL CASES WITHOUT PRIMERS Shall consist of clean fired 70/30 brass shell cases free of primers and any other foreign material. pipe. clean nickel silver clippings. rod and forgings. Lark Maize MIXED NEW NICKEL SILVER CLIPPINGS Shall consist of one or more nickel silver alloys and the range of nickel content to be specified. iron and any other foreign material. Pallu . manganese. excessive dirt. BRASS SMALL ARMS AND RIFLE SHELLS. and containing no other foreign material. Leaded nickel silver clippings should be packed and sold separately. free of chrome or any other plating material.6 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 2008 Guidelines running for Nonferrous chapterScrap head Code Item Code Item Honey Yellow Brass Scrap Shall consist of mixed yellow brass solids. BRASS SHELL CASES WITH PRIMERS Shall consist of clean fired 70/30 brass shell cases containing the brass primers. CLEAN FIRED Shall consist of clean fired 70/30 brass shells free of bullets. Must be free of manganese-bronze. rolled brass. no piece to measure more than 12 inches over any one part. plate. and other rolled shapes.30% tin and not more than 0. manganese and composition turnings. not to contain over 3% free iron. screen. and iron-finned radiators. All radiators to be subject to deduction of actual iron. BRASS SMALL ARMS AND RIFLE SHELLS. iron and any other foreign material. and must also be free of foreign substances. to be clean and free from foreign substances and not to contain more than 10% of clean brass punchings under 1/4 inch. to be free of aluminum radiators. and excessively dirty and corroded materials. to be free of grindings and babbitts. Melon BRASS PIPE Shall consist of brass pipe free of plated and soldered materials or pipes with cast brass connections. free of chrome or any other plating material. Shall be free of iron. not to contain more than 0. Pales ADMIRALTY BRASS CONDENSER TUBES Shall consist of clean sound Admiralty condenser tubing which may be plated or unplated. Naggy NICKEL SILVER CASTINGS To be packed and sold separately. burnt or unburnt. YELLOW BRASS PRIMER Shall consist of clean yellow brass primers. clean pipes free of sediment and condenser tubes. bullet casings. iron rimmed material and other metals. unless otherwise specified. Must be sold on nickel content specifications such as 10%– 12%–15%– 18%–20%. including plated brass. silicon bronze. Malar NEW SEGREGATED NICKEL SILVER CLIPPINGS Shall consist of one specified nickel silver alloy. Ocean MIXED UNSWEATED AUTO RADIATORS Shall consist of mixed automobile radiators. rod brass. including brass castings. to be sold subject to sample or analysis. Must also be free of any type of munitions including. free of nickel alloy and corroded material. and shall be free of brass forgings. Niece NICKEL SILVER TURNINGS To be sold by sample or analysis. rod. CLEAN MUFFLED (POPPED) Shall consist of clean muffled (popped) 70/30 brass shells free of bullets. To be in pieces not larger than 12” and free of foreign matter. to contain not more than 0. oil or other moisture. Malic OLD NICKEL SILVER Shall consist of old nickel silver sheet. iron. To be sound. Major NEW NICKEL SILVER CLIPPINGS AND SOLIDS Shall consist of new. free of aluminum. To be free of Muntz metal and naval brass or any other alloys. tubes. Must not be trimmed seams alone.30% tin and not more than 0. The tonnage specification should cover the gross weight of the radiators. tubing and miscellaneous yellow brasses. soldered or unsoldered. corrosion and any other foreign material. wire.15% alloyed iron. Leaded nickel silver clippings should be packed and sold separately. NEW BRASS CLIPPINGS Shall consist of the cuttings of new unleaded yellow brass sheet or plate. Label Lace Lady Lake Lamb Noble NEW YELLOW BRASS ROD ENDS Shall consist of new. oil or other moisture. aluminum alloy. composition. free of nickel alloy. A description as to its physical characteristics should be made in offering all nickel silver material. and not to contain more than 15% nickel plated material. to be free of grindings and babbitts. Ivory YELLOW BRASS CASTINGS Shall consist of yellow brass castings in crucible shape. To avoid dispute. unsweated radiators or radiator parts. Night YELLOW BRASS ROD TURNINGS Shall consist strictly of rod turnings. clean rod ends from free turning brass rods or forging rods. aluminumbronze. Not to contain more than 10% of clean punchings under 1 /4 inch. and corroded material. aluminum bronze and manganese bronze. Nomad YELLOW BRASS TURNINGS Shall consist of yellow brass turnings. To be free of Muntz metal and naval brass. Not to contain more than 10% of clean punchings under 1/4 inch. not to contain over 3% of free iron.15% alloyed iron. plastic bottles. Nominal biscuit size range from 10” to 13” x 101/4” (25. uncoated and unpainted low copper aluminum scrap of two or more alloys with a minimum thickness of 0. Any free lead is basis for rejection. and any other contaminants. and other foreign substances. Size: Bundle range dimensions acceptable are 41” to 44” x 51” (104 to 112 cm) to 54” x 54” (137 x 137 cm) to 56” (142 cm) high. other than used beverage cans.S. clean. punchings less 1/2 inch (1. Use of skids and/or support sheets of any material is not acceptable.6 cm) x . foil. rated material and free of steel. plastic cans and other plastic. dirt. Variations to this specification should be agreed upon prior to shipment between the buyer and seller. Variations to this specification should be agreed upon prior to shipment between the seller and buyer. and corroded material. wood. including moisture. The material is to be free of other scrap metals.25 cm) diameter. screen wire. with bale range dimensions of 24” to 40” (61 to 132 cm) by 30” to 52” (76 to 132 cm) by 40” to 84”(102 to 213 cm). bottle caps. and other foreign substances. unpainted. castings. dirt.8 x 15. Oil not to exceed 1%. and other non-metallic items.5 x 61 cm) in uniform profile with a ALUMINUM Tablet CLEAN ALUMINUM LITHOGRAPHIC SHEETS To consist of 1000 and/or 3000 series alloys. Oil and grease not to total more than 1%. Taboo MIXED LOW COPPER ALUMINUM CLIPPINGS AND SOLIDS Shall consist of new. free of nickel alloy. standard screen size) (6. glass. are not acceptable. trash. Variations to this specification should be agreed upon prior to shipment between the buyer and seller. trash. hair wire. a lead content of not more than 1%. bottle caps. bottle caps. other than used beverage cans. Take NEW ALUMINUM CAN STOCK Shall consist of new low copper aluminum can stock and clippings. Items not covered in the specifications. wire screen. Taldack DENSIFIED ALUMINUM USED BEVERAGE CAN (UBC) SCRAP Shall have a biscuit density of 35 to 50 pounds per cubic foot (562 to 802 kg/m3). airplane sheet. to be free of paper. CLEAN ALUMINUM LITHOGRAPHIC SHEETS To consist of 1000 and/or 3000 series alloys. Variations to this specification should be agreed upon prior to shipment between the buyer and seller. food or beverage containers. and other foreign substances.020” (5 mm) steel bands. plastic.015 inches (. Must be magnetically separated material and free of steel. hair wire. Any free lead is basis for rejection. grease.35 mm). lead. Must be magnetically separated material and free of steel. dirt and other foreign contamination. plastic.9 cm). Any and all aluminum items. The only acceptable tying method shall be as follows: four to six 5/8” (1. and any variations to this specification should be agreed upon prior to shipment between the seller and buyer. excessively inked sheets. POST-CONSUMER ALUMINUM CAN SCRAP Shall consist of old aluminum food and/or beverage cans. are not acceptable. glass. ink. Any and all aluminum items. bottle caps. to be free of paper. plastic. Tabloid NEW. Taint/ CLEAN MIXED OLD ALLOY SHEET ALUMINUM Tabor Shall consist of clean old alloy aluminum sheet of two or more alloys. lead. plastic cans and other plastic. venetian blinds. iron. Up to 10% Tale permitted. and other non-metallic items. and shall be free of aluminum bronze and silicon bronze.9 x 22. dirt. dirt. Size: Minimum 30 cubic feet (. Inc. Nominal briquette size shall range from 12” to 24” (30.020” (. the bundles are to be banded with one vertical band per row and a minimum of two firth (horizontal) bands per bundle. clean. Use of skids and/ or support sheets of any material is not acceptable. 7 Item Palms MUNTZ METAL TUBES Shall consist of clean sound Muntz metal tubing which may be plated or unplated. Material should contain maximum 5% fines less than 4 mesh (U. glass. tin cans. glass. or six to ten #13 gauge steel wires (aluminum bands or wires are acceptable in equivalent strength and number). aluminum alloy.5 x 61 cm) x 12” to 24” (30. and other non-metallic items. Any and all aluminum items. paper. uncoated. Taldon BALED ALUMINUM USED BEVERAGE CAN (UBC) SCRAP Shall have a minimum density of 14 pounds per cubic foot (225 kg/m3). trash. and coated with clear lacquer but free of lids with sealers.05 cm) thick steel straps. The only acceptable tying method shall be as follows: Using minimum 5/8” (1. plastic cans and other plastics. Minimum size of 3” (8 cm) in any direction. Each biscuit not to exceed 60 pounds (27. Talc Talcred SHREDDED ALUMINUM USED BEVERAGE CAN (UBC) SCRAP Shall have a density of 12 to 17 pounds per cubic foot (193 to 273 kg/m3). radiator shells. Any free lead is basis for rejection.running chapter Guidelines for Nonferrous head Scrap Code Item Code Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. lithographed or not lithographed. Must be magnetically sepa- . dirt. grease.85 m3). grease.2 kg). wood. and a maximum density of 17 pounds per cubic foot (273 kg/m3) for unflattened UBC and 22 pounds per cubic foot (353 kg/m3) for flattened UBC.6 cm) wide by . Taldork BRIQUETUED ALUMINUM USED BEVERAGE CAN (UBC) SCRAP Shall have a briquette density of 50 pounds per cubic foot (800 kg/m3) minimum. lead. All biscuits comprising a bundle must be of uniform size. Parch MANGANESE BRONZE SOLIDS Shall have a copper content of not less than 55%. free of foil. Minimum size of 3” (8 cm) in any direction.4 x 33 x 26 cm) to 20” x 61/4” x 9” (50. Grease and oil not to total more than 1%.38 mm) and to be free of 2000 and 7000 series. other than used beverage cans. wood. are not acceptable. and any other contaminants. Shall have banding slots in both directions to facilitate bundle banding. felt. Material is to be free from bushings. All contaminants including iron. NEW MIXED ALUMINUM WIRE AND CABLE Shall consist of new. Total package height shall be 48 (122 cm) maximum. To avoid dispute. including oxidation and aluminum content. ALUMINUM NODULES Shall consist of clean E. and dirt and other contaminants. insulation and other non-metallic items.C. painted one or two sides. tin and magnesium content. NEW PURE ALUMINUM WIRE AND CABLE Shall consist of new. magnesium. Material should be free of oxidation. to be negotiated between buyer and seller. aluminum. dirt. material should be sold on basis of definite maximum zinc. Briquettes shall be bundled or stacked on skids and secured with a minimum of one vertical band per row and a minimum of one girth band per horizontal layer. Percentages of paint or other alloys to be agreed upon by buyer and seller. Oil and grease not to exceed 2%.3 cm) minimum and 48” (122 cm) maximum. iron. shafts. plastic. or fiberglass backing or other non-metallic items. iron and non-metallic items . flammable liquids. iron and other foreign contamination. hair-wire. Anodized material is acceptable. iron. unalloyed aluminum wire and cable which may contain up to 10% 6000 series wire and cable with not over 1% free oxide or dirt and free from hair wire. Any and all aluminum items other than UBC are unacceptable. fiber. free iron. oil. free of brass tubing. bushings. foam. insulation and other non-metallic items. shafts. ALUMINUM COPPER RADIATORS Shall consist of clean aluminum and copper radiators. oil. and any variations to this specification should be agreed upon prior to shipment between the buyer and seller. chopped or shredded. Material may contain “butt ends” from the extrusion process but must be free of any foreign contamination. including moisture. Any deviation to this specification. iron. insulation and other non-metallic items. free iron. iron. Telic MIXED ALUMINUM BORINGS AND TURNINGS Shall consist of clean. paper. Briquettes not to overhang pallet. cardboard. iron.8 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 Guidelines for Nonferrous Scrap Code Item Code Item variable length of 8” (20. clean. Tarry C IRONY ALUMINUM PISTONS Shall consist of aluminum pistons with non-aluminum attachments to be sold on a recovery basis or by special arrangement between buyer and seller. plastic. wire screen. NEW PRODUCTION ALUMINUM EXTRUSIONS Shall consist of one alloy (typically 6063). wire screen. zinc corners. iron rings and nonmetallic items. ACSR. unalloyed aluminum wire and cable containing not over 1% free oxide or dirt and free from hair wire. unalloyed aluminum wire or cable which may contain up to 10% 6000 series wire and cable free from hair wire. iron. 6061. Tale PAINTED SIDING Shall consist of clean.000 pounds (1. dirt and all other foreign substances.45% aluminum content. or 7075. Tarry B CLEAN ALUMINUM PISTONS WITH STRUTS Shall consist of clean whole aluminum pistons with struts.814 mt). ALUMINUM EXTRUSION DEALER GRADE Shall consist of old extruded aluminum of one alloy. Material containing iron in excess of 10% and/or free magnesium or stainless steel or containing highly flammable cutting compounds will not constitute good delivery. thermo break. Should be free of all other types of radiators. plastic. stainless steel. E. low copper aluminum siding scrap. Taste OLD PURE ALUMINUM WIRE AND CABLE Shall consist of old.6 cm) wide by . cardboard. Must contain 99. Items not covered in the specification. dirt. Tassel OLD MIXED ALUMINUM WIRE AND CABLE Shall consist of old. Tata Talk Toto Tall Tutu Tally Talon Tann Teens SEGREGATED ALUMINUM BORINGS AND TURNINGS Shall consist of aluminum borings and turnings of one specified alloy. thermo break. free of screening. glass. and/or aluminum fins on copper tubing. Must not contain other alloys of aluminum.020” (5 mm) thick steel strapping or equivalent strength. saw chips. typically alloy 6063. All Aluminum Radiators from Automobiles Shall consist of clean aluminum radiators and/or condensers. Tarry A CLEAN ALUMINUM PISTONS Shall consist of clean aluminum pistons to be free from struts. and other foreign contamination. moisture and all other non-metallic items. wire screen. insulation and other non-metallic items. unalloyed aluminum wire or cable free from hair wire. Painted material or alloys other than 6063 must be agreed upon by buyer and seller. corrosion. Fines should not exceed 3% through a 20 mesh (U. free of plastic coating. wire screen. Oil and grease not to exceed 2%. Must be free of minus 20 mesh material. insulation and other non-metallic items. Any free lead is basis for rejection. Material should be free of zinc corners. paper. and foam not to exceed 1% of weight. dirt. . Material must be magnetically separated and free of steel. standard) screen. moisture and other non-metallic items. ALUMINUM EXTRUSIONS “10/10” Material to consist of new production and old/used 6063 extrusions that may contain up to (but not exceed) 10 percent painted extrusions and 10 percent 6061 alloy extrusions.S. The weight of any bundle shall not exceed 4. copper. Banding shall be at least 5/8” (1. uncorroded aluminum borings and turnings of two or more alloys and subject to deductions for fines in excess of 3% through a 20 mesh screen and dirt. iron attachments. clean.C. Material must be free of iron. of which no more than 1% shall be rubber and plastics.015” (. PVC and other non-metallic items. dirt and other non-metallic items.27 cm) in size. or any sealed or pressurized items. Hydraulically briquetted material and other alloys by agreement between buyer and seller. grease and other non-metallic items. to be free from corrosion. new. radar foil and chaff. valve stems. uncoated aluminum castings. or plastic.Guidelines for Nonferrous Scrap Code Item Code Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. Twang INSULATED ALUMINUM WIRE SCRAP Shall consist of aluminum wire scrap with various types of insulation.015” (. 1% maximum free magnesium. Tweak FRAGMENTIZER ALUMINUM SCRAP (from Automobile Shredders) Derived from either mechanical or hand separation. Material may be anodized and contain a maximum of 5% organic residue. wire screen. 3000 and 8000 series aluminum alloy. paper. grease and oil and other non-metallic items.38 mm) and to be free of hair wire. clean. lacquers. and 1% maximum of analytical iron. Material shall be clean. free of all inserts. SPATTERS. free from anodized foil. ALUMINUM GRINDINGS Should be sold on recovery basis or by special arrangements with purchaser. and non-metallic items. wire screen. of which no more than 1% shall be rubber and plastics. pure. clean. bushings. To be sold on a sample or recovery basis. and 1.5% maximum of analytical iron. steel. air bag canisters. dirt. Tough MIXED NEW ALUMINUM ALLOY CLIPPINGS AND SOLIDS Shall consist of new. SKIMMINGS AND SWEEPINGS Should be sold on recovery basis or by special arrangements with purchaser. Any variation to be sold by special arrangement between buyer and seller. Tread SEGREGATED NEW ALUMINUM CASTINGS. Twist ALUMINUM AIRPLANE CASTINGS Shall consist of clean aluminum castings from airplanes and to be free from iron. Not to contain more than a total 2% maximum of non-metallics. dirt and other nonmetallic items. and nonmetallic items. air bag canisters. Should be sold subject to sample or analysis. paper. Inc. Variations to this specification should be agreed upon prior to shipment between the buyer and seller. FORGINGS AND EXTRUSIONS Shall consist of new. This foil is sold on a metal content basis or by sample as agreed between buyer and seller. To be free of excessively oxidized material. free of loose plastic. wheel weights. Oil and grease not to total more than 2%. dry. Tooth SEGREGATED NEW ALUMINUM ALLOY CLIPPINGS AND SOLIDS Shall consist of new. brass. Oil and grease not to total more than 2%. chemically etched foil. To be free of excessively oxidized material. dirt and other non-metallic items. hair wire. subject to arrangement between buyer and seller.38 mm) and to be free of Twitch FLOATED FRAGMENTIZER ALUMINUM SCRAP (from Automobile Shredders) Derived from wet or dry media separation device. single-piece. dirt. laminated foils. plastics. Oil and grease not to total more than 1%. iron. the material must be dry and not contain more than 4% maximum free zinc. plastic and other non-metallic contaminants. and to be free of iron. Oil and grease not to total more than 2%. paper. Tepid AIRCRAFT SHEET ALUMINUM Should be sold on recovery basis or by special arrangements with purchaser. unplated aluminum wheels of a single specified alloy. 9 Item Tense MIXED ALUMINUM CASTINGS Shall consist of all clean aluminum castings which may contain auto and airplane castings but no ingots. or any sealed or pressurized items. Any variation to be sold by special arrangement between buyer and seller. Also free from punchings less than 1/2” (1. stainless steel. sow or slab for convenience in shipping. uncoated and unpainted aluminum scrap of two or more alloys with a minimum thickness of . tires. Terse Tesla Troma Aluminum Auto or Truck Wheels Shall consist of clean. bushings. . Also free from punchings less than 1/2” (1. and extrusions of one specified alloy only and to be free from sawings. or any other non-metallic items. 1% maximum free magnesium. Material must be free from radar chaff foil. uncoated and unpainted aluminum scrap of one specified aluminum alloy with a minimum thickness of . dirt. SPILLINGS. brass. Not to contain more than a total 5% maximum of nonmetallics. Tetra Thigh Thirl Throb SWEATED ALUMINUM Shall consist of aluminum scrap which has been sweated or melted into a form or shape such as an ingot. forgings. POST CONSUMER ALUMINUM FOIL Shall consist of baled old household aluminum foil and formed foil containers of uncoated 1000. zinc. iron. NEW COATED ALUMINUM FOIL Shall consist of new aluminum foil coated or laminated with ink. dross or any non-aluminum inclusions. Oil and grease not to total more than 1%. NEW ALUMINUM FOIL Shall consist of clean.27 cm) in size. clean. ALUMINUM DROSSES. oil. the material must be dry and not contain more than 1% maximum free zinc. uncoated 1000 and/or 3000 and/or 8000 series alloy aluminum foil. Trump ALUMINUM AUTO CASTINGS Shall consist of all clean automobile aluminum castings of sufficient size to be readily identified and to be free from iron. brass. clean unalloyed castings and anti-corrosion plates. Scribe CRUSHED CLEAN SORTED FRAGMENTIZERS DIE CAST SCRAP. Other nonferrous metals such as aluminum. Shall be free of skimmings. lithograph sheets and addressograph plates subject to special arrangements.10 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 Guidelines for Nonferrous Scrap Code Item Code Item Twire BURNT FRAGMENTIZER ALUMINUM SCRAP (from Automobile Shredders) Incinerated or burned material must be dry and not contain more than X% (% to be agreed upon by buyer and seller) ash from incineration. with a minimum zinc content of 90%. AS PRODUCED FROM AUTOMOBILE FRAGMENTIZERS To be clean. Printers zinc to be free of routings. free from corrosion.5% maximum of analytical iron. To contain no foreign material or attachments. Heavier pieces acceptable upon mutual agreement between buyer and seller. and free from corrosion. PRIME ZINC DIE CAST DROSS Shall consist of metal skimmed from the top of pot of molten zinc die cast metal. Blocks are acceptable upon mutual agreement. etc. such as sheets. Broken pieces under 2” in diameter shall not exceed 10% of the weight of each shipment.. Trash. rubber. dirt. metallic and free from corrosion or oxidation. Heavier pieces acceptable upon mutual agreement between buyer and seller. Borings and turnings are not acceptable. clean. with or without iron and other foreign attachments. foreign attachments. or any sealed pressurized items. Broken pieces under 2” in diameter shall not exceed 10% of the weight of each shipment. jar lids. oil. stainless steel. Any variations to be sold by special arrangement between buyer and seller. Castings to be unplated. smooth. old or used zinc base die cast automotive grilles. zinc Saves OLD ZINC DIE CAST SCRAP Shall consist of miscellaneous old zinc base die castings. free from soldered material. glass. shiny.1% nickel and maximum of 1% lead. To contain a maximum of 0. Score OLD SCRAP ZINC Shall consist of clean dry scrap zinc. plated zinc base die castings. Slabs shall not weigh over 100 pounds each. Scoot ZINC DIE CAST AUTOMOTIVE GRILLES Shall consist of clean. Material to contain about 55% zinc-bearing scrap. not to exceed 5%. Material containing in excess of 30% iron will not constitute good delivery. Scroll UNSORTED ZINC DIE CAST SCRAP Produced from automobile fragmentizers. copper. Broken pieces under 2” in diameter shall not exceed 10% of the weight of each shipment. such as engravers zinc. Any variation to be sold by special arrangement between buyer and seller. Scrub HOT DIP GALVANIZERS SLAB ZINC DROSS (Batch Process) Shall consist only of galvanizers unsweated zinc dross in slab form from hot dip galvanizing (Batch Process) with a minimum zinc content of 92% and shall be free of skimmings and tramp iron. Heavier pieces acceptable upon mutual agreement between buyer and seller. Material must not be excessively corroded or oxidized. free of dirt. and trash. All foreign attachments and extraneous materials are deductible. Blocks are acceptable upon mutual agreement. Material from continuous galvanizing operation is not acceptable. To be free of excessively oxidized material. dirt. zinc base die castings. All unmeltables. in smooth clean solid slabs or pigs. air bag canisters. Shall be free of skimmings. to be about 40%. To contain a maximum of 5% unmeltables such as free iron. red metal. rubber. Printers zinc. aluminum and other metals. Seal Seam Shelf . All foreign attachments and extraneous materials are deductible. Must be free of borings. Zinc content shall be minimum of 85%. Should be poured in molds or in small mounds weighing not over 75 pounds each. 1% maximum free magnesium. grease. unfluxed. dross pieces. Material to be free from drosses and to contain a minimum zinc content of 90%. Must be unsweated. Not to contain more than a total 5% maximum of non-metallics.) are deductible. oil. CONTINUOUS LINE GALVANIZING SLAB ZINC BOTTOM DROSS Shall consist of unsweated zinc dross removed from the bottom of a continuous line galvanizing bath. in slab form not weighing in excess of 100 pounds each. glass. in slab form not weighing in excess of 100 pounds each. and volatile substances (such as rubber. iron. Insulated copper wire about 1%. with a minimum zinc content of 92%. of which no more than 1% shall be rubber and plastics. Scope NEW PLATED ZINC DIE CAST SCRAP Shall consist of new or unused clean. etc. turnings. Scull ZINC DIE CAST SLABS OR PIGS Shall consist of melted zinc base die cast materials. Scabs NEW ZINC DIE CAST SCRAP Shall consist of new or unused. melted pieces and skimmings. chunks. cork. CONTINUOUS LINE GALVANIZING SLAB ZINC TOP DROSS Shall consist of unsweated zinc dross removed from the top of a continuous line galvanizing bath. 4% maximum free zinc. plastic. unpainted. and 1. Screen NEW ZINC CLIPPINGS Shall consist of any new pure zinc sheets or stampings free from corrosion. free of other materials. Review packaging specifications and regulatory status pertaining to shipping with buyer prior to sale.) not acceptable. cracked. grease. Material to be readily dumped from drums. Review packaging specification and regulatory status pertaining to shipping with buyer prior to sale. Other types i. diesel. Wine MAGNESIUM ENGRAVER PLATES To be free of copper. etc. lead covered cable. Wood World MAGNESIUM TURNINGS It is recommended that these materials be sold by special arrangement between buyer and seller. Material to be free from brass and copper inserts and all foreign attachments. foil. lighting & ignition). Cases to be either plastic or rubber and be complete including caps. Percentages of and penalties for dirt. Non-lead (nicad. industrial or mixed. and zinc flashings and excessive oil and grease. Rono Roper SCRAP WHOLE INTACT INDUSTRIAL LEAD BATTERIES Consisting of bus. SCRAP INDUSTRIAL INTACT LEAD CELLS Consisting of plates enclosed by some form of complete plastic case. To be clean and free of all foreign attachments. etc. and electrotype plates. cracked or broken cells. zinc. and sheet. free of copper. SCRAP DRAINED/DRY WHOLE INTACT LEAD To be free of any liquid. Also whether they are groups or loose. tin. etc. carbonaire. Inc. Rink SCRAP WET WHOLE INTACT LEAD BATTERIES Consisting of SLI (starting. iron and brass fittings.e. Review packaging specifications and regulatory status pertaining to shipping with buyer prior to sale. aluminum. aluminum. collapsible tubes. Walnut MAGNESIUM SCRAP Shall consist of magnesium castings. Review packaging specifications and regulatory status pertaining to shipping with buyer prior to sale. zinc. truck. Magnesium plates shipped loose by agreement between buyer and seller. Submarine plates subject to negotiation.e.Guidelines for Nonferrous Scrap Code Item Code Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. ni-fe. To be free of non-metallics. LEAD Racks SCRAP LEAD—SOFT Shall consist of clean soft scrap lead. dirty chemical lead and radioactive materials.) not acceptable. To be free of all foreign attachments. type metals. cells without caps and the amount of liquid content and any variations to the specification subject to special agreement.. Submarine batteries subject to negotiation. Rains regulatory status pertaining to shipping with buyer prior to sale. steel cased. hollow castings and explosives. and partial. such as drosses. rubber and/or plastic case material and other foreign material. Radio MIXED HARD/SOFT SCRAP LEAD Shall consist of clean lead solids. Excessively large pieces to be negotiated between buyer and seller. Review packaging specifications and Rents LEAD DROSS Should be clean and reasonably free of other materials such as iron. A minimum of 97% metallic content is required. To be free of radioactive materials. carbonaire. type metals. Partial. Material to be dry. dirt. May be bought on an assay basis or as agreed to by buyer and seller. To be free of all foreign attachments. iron and brass fittings.e. aluminum. free of other materials such as drosses. Rails LEAD BATTERY PLATES Specify whether automotive. aluminum and zinc. Relay LEAD COVERED COPPER CABLE Free of armored covered cable. aircraft (aluminum cased) and partial. To be free of anodes. Review packaging specifications and regulatory status pertaining to shipping with buyer prior to sale. oil. ni-fe. battery plates. 8-D and commercial golf cart and marine-type batteries. to be accounted for as agreed between buyer and seller. zinc. automotive. MAGNESIUM DOCKBOARDS Shall consist of clean magnesium dockboard cut or broken to size agreed upon by buyer and seller. i. dirty chemical lead and radioactive materials. collapsible tubes. Partial. cracked or broken batteries and batteries without caps subject to special agreement. cracked or broken batteries or batteries without caps and the amount of liquid content and any variations to the specification subject to special agreement. Industrial. bomber and car wheels. lead covered cable. locomotive. and foreign material. harmful chemicals or other metals. telephone and/ or steel cased batteries. plastic or rubber. May be bought on an assay basis or a flat price... lawnmower. Cases to be either plastic or rubber and to be complete. etc. An extra charge may be assessed if material has to be mechanically removed. and iron to be subject to agreement between buyer and seller. extrusions. aircraft (aluminum) gel-cel. Review packaging specifications and regulatory status pertaining to shipping with buyer prior to sale. Other metals present such as antimony. Non-lead (i. battery plates. battery plates. magnesium engine blocks and transmission casings. 11 Item Magnesium Wafer MAGNESIUM CLIPS Shall consist of clean magnesium clips in crucible size. wheel weights. broken batteries or batteries without caps and the amount of liquid content and any variations to the specification subject . Rakes BATTERY LUGS To be free of scrap lead. The only other metallic that might be included could be lead connectors. with the exception that separators may be included. hard lead. Review packaging specifications and regulatory status pertaining to shipping with buyer prior to sale. aluminum.. ni-cad. Depth MISCELLANEOUS NICKEL-COPPER AND NICKEL-COPPER IRON Shall consist of miscellaneous scrap in which the basic elements. forgings. Must be free of any foreign attachments or all other contamination. House NEW MIXED MONEL SOLIDS AND CLIPPINGS Shall consist of new. Must be free of trimmed seams and edges. tube.. 16% chrome. risers. and hangers. segregated (normally accepted analysis grades) either 70/30. Review packaging specifications and regulatory status pertaining to shipping with buyer prior to sale. bar. and have a maximum of . and all nickel and copper in attached or combined form. Not to include scrap lead. and any other wrought nickel scrap solids. and preparation to be agreed upon between buyer and seller. grading. foreign attachments. Sabot STAINLESS STEEL SCRAP Shall consist of clean 18-8 type stainless steel clips and solids containing a minimum 7% nickel. by weight. packaged separately. This grade to be free of castings. Maximum 2% sediment allowable. on a dry basis. gates. plate. analysis and packaging to be agreed upon between buyer and seller. clean R and K-Monel solids and clippings. plating racks. plate. Copper maximum 0. turnings. other metallic coating. screen and wire cloth. Nickel minimum 99%. or borings. BORINGS Shall consist of clean. Hitch NEW R-MONEL CLIPPINGS AND SOLIDS Shall consist of clean.50% molybdenum. Must be free of foreign attachments and all other contamination. Lemur MONEL TURNINGS Shall consist of mixed Monel turnings and borings containing a minimum of 60% nickel content. to be agreed upon between buyer and seller. sheet. 80/20. and all other contamination. new. In all cases. and . Must be free of foreign attachments or any other contamination. pipe. pipe. Delta SOLDERED CUPRO NICKEL SOLIDS Shall consist of segregated (normally accepted analysis grades) either 70/30. and packaging. and packaging to be agreed upon between buyer and seller. Free of cast material. soldered. Particulars concerning physical description. are nickel and copper. or painted material. TURNINGS. pipe. Daunt CUPRO NICKEL SOLIDS Shall consist of old. soldered. or 90/10 cupro nickel tube. and/or new. Particulars concerning physical description. new. foreign attachments. miscellaneous nickel copper scrap should be sold by description and analysis. Any other forms of cupro nickel solids such as castings. or any other wrought scrap. assay. brazed.50% copper. bar. tube. Ropes WHEEL WEIGHTS To consist of lead tire balances with or without iron clips. plate. Must be free of soldered. Cobalt maximum 0. Must be free of foreign attachments or any other contamination. nickel/stainless/hi temp Aroma NEW NICKEL SCRAP Shall consist of clean new sheet. sweated. Decoy CURPO NICKEL SPINNINGS.50%. which contain a maximum of . rods. assaying minimum 60% nickel. or sweated material. plate. Must be free of trimmed seams and edges and all other contamination. . etc. cast material. pipe.12 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 Guidelines for Nonferrous Scrap Code Item Code Item to special agreement. To be free of foreign material. . Copper maximum 0.045% phosphorous. 90/10 cupro nickel spinnings. bar. 80/20. segregated (normally accepted analysis grades) either 70/30. Review packaging specifications and regulatory status pertaining to shipping with buyer prior to sale. foreign attachments and all other contamination. sheet. and otherwise free of harmful contaminants. additional analysis. or other wrought solid forms. only upon agreement between buyer and seller. Material to contain a minimum of 98% nickel. Burly OLD NICKEL SCRAP Shall consist of old and/or new sheet. tube.50%. as well as any foreign attachments or other contamination. .5% copper. Indian K-MONEL SOLIDS Shall consist of clean K-Monel solids. 80/20. and all other contamination. brazed. analysis. Other particulars concerning physical description. free of foreign attachments and other contamination. and any other wrought nickel scrap solids. segregated (normally accepted analysis grades) either 70/30. brazed. 80/20. or other wrought solid forms. Free of castings. spills. may or may not be included. Particulars concerning physical description. such as copper nickel peelings. 90/10 cupro nickel tube. or sweated material. R-Monel sheet.03% sulfur. plate. non-metallic filling. rod. Ideal OLD MONEL SHEET AND SOLIDS Shall consist of clean R and K-Monel solids such as sheet. Ultra STAINLESS STEEL TURNINGS Dandy NEW CUPRO NICKEL CLIPS AND SOLIDS Shall consist of clean. lugs or plates unless specifically agreed to. welded. 90/10 cupro nickel solids. Pekoe 200 SERIES STAINLESS STEEL SCRAP SOLIDS Shall consist of all types of clean AISI Series Stainless Steel Scrap Solids. or any other contamination. foreign attachments. plate. Junto SOLDERED MONEL SHEET AND SOLIDS Shall consist of soldered and/or brazed miscellaneous grades of Monel alloys in either wrought or cast form. Lemon MONEL CASTINGS Shall consist of various types of clean Monel castings.25%. No excessive steel attachments such as gear reducers.g. or ash. excessive iron. copper. subject to agreement between buyer and seller. or loose free iron allowed. and brass connections. Particulars concerning physical description. 13 Item Shall consist of clean 18-8 type stainless steel turnings containing a minimum 7% nickel and 16% chrome. Ranks PEWTER Shall consist of tableware and soda-fountain boxes but should contain a minimum of 84% tin. Must be free from all zinc and excessive copper in the alloy. free from Allens metal. nickel. Vaunt EDISON BATTERIES Nickel-iron batteries to be sold free of crates. zinc. May contain aluminum-wound material and insulated copper harness wire. Zebra (High Density) Shall consist of high-density nonferrous metals produced by media separation technology containing brass. and to be free of liquids. Shall be free of radioactive material.. stainless steel. tin. Shall have passed one or more magnets to reduce or eliminate free iron and/or large iron attachments. Shall be free of radioactive material.. are to be agreed upon between the buyer and seller. “Zurik 90” means the material contains approximately 90% nonferrous metal content). Identification Checklist for Precious Metals This Identification Check List for Precious Metals sets up a general basis for identifying types and grades of precious . lead. magnesium. Shall have passed one or more magnets to reduce or eliminate free iron and/or large iron attachments. The percentage and types of metals other than these. magnesium. Inc. flotation.. “Zorba 90” means the material contains approximately 90% nonferrous metal content). Trace percentages of other contaminants and fines may be present. subject to agreement between buyer and seller. mixed metals Elmo Mixed Electric Motors Shall consist of whole electric motors and/or dismantled electric motor parts that are primarily copper-wound. assay.g. air separation. Zurik combination thereof.Guidelines for Nonferrous Scrap Code Item Code Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. aluminum. nonmagnetic stainless steel. iron bases. copper. and to be free of nonferrous metals. Material to be bought/sold under this guideline shall be identified as “Zorba” with a number to follow indicating the estimated percentage nonferrous metal content of the material (e. May contain aluminum-wound material. and pumps. and copper wire. and zinc.g. pumps. Material generated by eddy current. pot pieces. Must be free of nickel cadmium batteries. comprised of motors without cases. Raves HIGH TIN BASE BABBITT Shall contain a minimum of 78% tin and be free of brassy or zincy metals. Material must be free of brass. dross. copper terminal connectors. or a other Ranch BLOCK TIN Block tin must assay minimum of 98% tin. copper. pewter. in elemental or alloyed (solid) form. solder. and excess liquid. No free iron or sealed units. May also be screened to permit description by specific size ranges. SHREDDED Nonferrous SENSOR SORTED Scrap (predominantly stainless steel) Shall be made up of a combination of the nonferrous metals: stainless steel. are to be agreed upon between the buyer and seller. in elemental or alloyed (solid) form. screening. as well as the percentage and types of nonmetallic contamination. and dirt. Zeppelin (Light Density) Shall consist of light-density nonferrous metals produced by media separation technology and contain thin-gauge aluminum and magnesium. insulated copper wire. oil and other contaminants. The percentage of each metal within the nonferrous concentrate shall be subject to agreement between buyer and seller. as well as the percentage and types of nonmetallic contamination. Shelmo Shredded Electric Motors (also called “shredder pickings” or “meatballs”) Shall consist of mixed copper-bearing material from ferrous shredding. other segregation technique(s). and packaging to be agreed upon between buyer and seller. and zinc. nickel. Roses MIXED COMMON BABBITT Shall consist of lead base bearing metal containing not less than 8% tin. Material to be dry and free from excess oxidation. antimonial and type metal. Siphon tops to be accounted for separately. zinc. lead. ornamental. The percentage of each metal within the nonferrous concentrate shall be subject to agreement between buyer and seller. May also be screened to permit description by specific size ranges. induction sensor sorting or X-ray) technique(s). dross. and other foreign metals. Material generated by computer sensing equipment (e. Zorba SHREDDED Nonferrous Scrap (predominantly aluminum) Shall be made up of a combination of the nonferrous metals: aluminum. Material to be dry and free from excess oxidation. Material to be bought/sold under this guideline shall be identified as “Zurik” with a number to follow indicating the estimated percentage nonferrous content of the material (e. Specification not to include sealed units or cast iron compressors. or ash. tin. The percentage and types of metals other than aluminum and magnesium. nonmetallics. 5 MIN. PERCENT Gold-bearing materials: Brazing Alloys Clad Metal Parts Contacts Dental Alloys Dental Scrap Dental Sweeps and Grindings Diodes Filled Scrap Filters–Plating Flakes Flashings Foil Hooks—Plating—Nodules Jewelry Scrap Jewelry Sweeps and Grindings Paints and Paste Peelings Placer Gold Plated Parts—Electrical Plated Wire Powders Printed Circuit Boards Printed Circuit Boards with Components Punchouts Resins—Plating Salts—Chemical Sludges—Plating Solutions Sponge Tin Lead Alloys— Contaminated Transistors Wiping Rags Wire REFINED PALLADIUM METAL—99.9 MIN. Due to the high values and the constantly changing character of precious metal scrap. PERCENT REFINED GOLD SPONGE — 99. PERCENT REFINED PALLADIUM SPONGE—99. PERCENT Silver-bearing materials: Anodes Assemblies—Electrical Batteries Silver/Copper Plated Silver/Cadmium Silver/Zinc Silver/Magnesium Blanking Scrap—Punchings Brazing Alloys Brushes—Electric Motors Bullion Chemical Salts Clad Bi-Metal Parts Coin Silver Contacts Dental Amalgam Films Industrial X-Ray Medical X-Ray Lithographic Photographic Negatives Filters—Plating Flake—From Hypo Solution Recovery Systems Hooks—Plating—Nodules Jewelry Sweeps Paints—Paste Paper–Reproduction Plated Parts—Electrical—Electronic Plated Serving Pieces Plated Utensils Plated Wire Powders—Granulated Punchouts Relays—Electrical Resins Silver Lined Bearings—Diesel Locomotives and Aircraft Sludges—Plating and Precipitates Solutions—Plating Sterling Silver Tin Lead Alloys—Contaminated Turnings Wave Guides Wiping Rags REFINED GOLD METAL — 99. By checking this identification list.9 MIN. I.9 MIN. it is often the practice in the industry to require a sample to be submitted before giving refining schedules.5 MIN.14 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 Guidelines for Nonferrous Scrap metals scrap by the scrap processor who will be familiar both to the precious metals refiner and to the plants generating precious metals scrap. Scrap Sources REFINED SILVER METAL — 99. Palladium-bearing materials: Catalysts Chemical Salts Clad Materials Contact Points Dental Alloys Dental Scraps Dental Sweeps Jewelry Scrap (Sweeps) Paste Plated Parts Powders Relays—Electrical Sludges Solutions Wire . the scrap processor gives the refiner a fairly accurate conception of the material the processor has on hand and offers a basis for the refiner to quote an estimated price for the material. . SCRAP CATEGORIES A. Others . Other. Molybdenum Base 8.. Carbon 2. 5. H. Solid Precious Metal Parts 2.. Glass to Metal Tubes. Filters 3. 2.. Carbon 2. Alumina 3. Assembled G. II.9 MIN. Silica 5. Sludges D. Catalyst 1.  1. Aluminum Base 5. Solution 1.. Acid 2. Inc. Non Assembled 3. Burnable Material 1.. Metal Scrap I. Tin Base 11. Copper Base 4. Film 4. Matrix if known B. 3. Rare Earth 4. Alloyed Metal Parts 3. Unprepared Sweeps 6. Thick Film 6. Resin C. Other. 4. Grindings Jewelry Scrap Jewelry Sweeps Laboratory Ware Magneto Points Powders and Paste Solutions—Plating Spark Plugs—Aircraft Thermocouple Wire Scrap containing combinations of precious metals (gold. Punch Outs 2. 1. platinum and palladium): Assemblies—Components Bullion Carbon Catalysts Chemicals Chips Drillings Electronic Scrap High Temperature Resistant Alloys Paints Paste Powders Relays—Electrical Resins Ribbons Rings Salts Solutions Sweeps Telephone Switching Scrap Thick Film Wire E.9 MIN. Other. Basic 3....Guidelines for Nonferrous Scrap Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. Magnetic Kovar Base Stainless Steel Base Iron Base Nickel Base Other. Non-Magnetic 1.. Impure Gold 2. silver. I. Ceramics 5. etc. Sweeps (Prepared) F.. Papers 5. Brass Base 6. Printed Circuit Board 1. PERCENT REFINED PALLADIUM SPONGE—99. 15 REFINED PLATINUM METAL—99. Bronze Base 7. Lead Base 10. Beryllium Base 9. Impure Silver 3. Plated Metal Parts 4. II. PERCENT Platinum-bearing materials: Catalysts Chemicals Clad Materials Contacts Dental Alloys Dental Scrap Dental Sweeps. 1 heavy melting steel 3 feet x 18 inches. Average density 70 pounds per cubic foot.* Wrought iron and steel scrap. nonferrous metals. 1 busheling. black and galvanized. 205 206 207 207A 208 The combined residuals other than manganese shall not exceed a total of 0. 2 heavy melting steel. and excessive rust and corrosion. b. Wherever the term “free of alloys” is used in the classifications given herein. 1 bundles. and electrical sheet containing over 0. However. Homogeneous iron and steel scrap magnetically separated. 1/8 inch and over in thickness. miscellaneous baling and sheet scrap. Wrought iron and steel scrap. No. hydraulically compressed to charging box size and weighing not less than 75 pounds per cubic foot. properly prepared. Individual pieces not over 36 x 18 inches (charging box size) prepared in a manner to insure compact charging.5 percent silicon. Deviations. No. free of old automobile body and fender stock. Shredded scrap. maximum size 8 feet by 18 inches. Off-grade material. black and galvanized. however. maximum size 36 x 18 inches. Residual alloys. sheet clippings. unprepared No. black and galvanized. vitreous enameled.45% . Shredded scrap. May not include old auto body or fender stock. May include automobile scrap. not exceeding 12 inches in any dimensions. 2 heavy melting steel. Any deviations from the general classifications of iron and steel scrap may be consummated by mutual agreement between buyer and seller. to be free of sheet iron or thin gauged material. or which fails to a minor extent to meet the applicable requirements as to quality or kind of material. Average density 50 pounds per cubic foot. etc. 1 heavy melt- 209 201 210 202 211 203 . For direct charging. May include automobile scrap. 2 bundles. to be free of sheet iron or thin gauged material. No. metal coated. No. and weighing not less than 75 pounds per cubic foot. the terms “free of dirt. Wrought iron and/or steel scrap 1/4 inch and over in thickness. Prepared in a manner to insure compact charging. compressed or hand bundled. The inclusion in a shipment of a particular grade of iron and steel scrap of a negligible amount of metallic material which exceeds to a minor extent the applicable size limitations. No. 2 steel. No. Free of metal coated. May not include old auto body and fender stock. 1 and No. lined. 200 No. vitreous enameled. c. No. limed.5 percent silicon.* Wrought iron and steel scrap. originating from automobiles. Old black and galvanized steel sheet scrap. New black steel sheet scrap. and electrical sheet containing over 0. it shall mean that any alloys contained in the steel are residual and have not been added for the purpose of making an alloy steel. Individual pieces not over 60 x 24 inches (charging box size) prepared in a manner to insure compact charging.16 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 Guidelines for Ferrous Scrap Code Item Code Item Guidelines for Ferrous Scrap: FS-2012 General Information a.5 percent silicon. maximum size 60 x 18 inches. clippings or skeleton scrap. Wrought iron and/or steel scrap 1/4 inch and over in thickness. Cleanness. Steel scraps shall be considered free of alloys when the residual alloying elements do not exceed the following percentages: Nickel Chromium .65% ing steel. May not include tin or lead-coated material or vitreous enameled material. including new factory busheling (for example. unprepared No.) May include Stanley balls or mandrel wound bundles or skeleton reels. stampings. d. tightly secured.10% Manganese 1. 1 heavy melting steel.). 2 heavy melting steel 3 feet x 18 inches. charging box size to include material not suitable as No. magnetically separated. vitreous enameled and electrical sheet containing over 0.60 percent. limed. maximum size 36 x 18 inches. Clean steel scrap. to charging box size. or foreign material of any kind” are not intended to preclude the accidental inclusion of negligible amounts where it can be shown that this amount is unavoidable in the customary preparation and handling of the particular grade involved. 1 heavy melting steel 5 feet x 18 inches. miscellaneous baling and sheet scrap. Individual pieces not over 60 x 18 inches (charging box size) prepared in a manner to insure compact charging. however. New black sheet clippings. 1 and No. provided it can be shown that the inclusion of such off-grade material is unavoidable in the customary preparation and handling of the grade involved. 2 heavy melting steel 5 feet x 18 inches.20% Molybdenum . (Hand bundles are tightly secured for handling with a magnet. shall not change the classification of the shipment. 204 No. Wrought iron and steel scrap. Wrought iron and/or steel scrap 1/4 inch and over in thickness. properly prepared. All grades shall be free of dirt. nonferrous metals. Free of metal coated. black and galvanized. or foreign material of any kind. Homogeneous iron and steel scrap. Must lay reasonably flat in car. May include chemically detinned material. originating from automobiles. No. 2 steel. May include all automobile scrap properly prepared. free from alloys. Iron borings.5 percent silicon.05 percent. (Hand bundles are tightly secured for handling with a magnet. Steel can bundles. Processed through a recognized garbage incinerator. Analysis and density to consumer’s specifications. but including iron borings. free of steel turnings.) Free of all coated material. Bar crops. drillings. not over 18 inches in width. Billet. Free of springy. slab. or other processes. Steel can scrap compressed to charging box size and weighing not less than 75 pounds per cubic foot.5 percent silicon. jars. structural shapes. or broken steel tires. containing 217 218 230 231 219 220 232 221 233 . bushy. 5 feet and under. ranging from blue to black. plate scrap. Inc.Guidelines for Ferrous Scrap Code Item Code Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. Auto slabs. nonferrous metals in a free state. grindings. driveshafts. Shoveling turnings. iron borings. 5 feet and under. 2 bundles. Tin can scrap. and not over 36 inches in length. compressed to charging box size and weighing not less than 75 pounds per cubic foot. burnt or hand stripped.05 percent phosphorus or sulphur and not over 0. Clean open hearth steel plates. (This percent based on makeup of auto body. containing not over 0. Cut structural and plate scrap. Wrought iron and/or steel scrap 1/8 inch or over in thickness. Wrought iron or steel scrap. not over 5 feet in length and 18 inches in width. No. Material should have an average density of 60 pounds per cubic foot. New terne plate sheet scrap. Same as shoveling turnings. cut 2 feet x 18 inches and under. tightly secured. Machine shop turnings and iron borings. or screw cuttings. not over 5 feet in length and 24 inches in width. compressed or hand bundled. 5 feet and under. Phosphorus or sulphur not over 0. and tool joints. May include up to 5 gallon tin coated containers. bits. scale. Dimensions not less than 1/2 inch in thickness. Phosphorus or sulphur not over 0. 1/8 inch and over in thickness. Bundled No. nonferrous metals in a free state. 1 steel. chassis. compressed to charging box size and weighing not less than 75 pounds per cubic foot. Auto body and fender stock. Auto slabs. except as found on automobiles. Dimensions not less than 1/4 inch thickness. Clean open hearth steel plates. Cut structural and plate scrap. and bumpers. black or galvanized. Same as machine shop turnings but including iron borings.05 percent phosphorus or sulphur. bloom and forge crops. Dimensions not less than 2 inches in thickness. free of iron borings. raking. ferromagnetic iron oxide forming on the surface of steel articles during heating and working. or excessive oil. Terne plate bundles. bloom. structural shapes. may constitute a maximum of 60 percent by weight. Incinerator bundles. and not over 36 inches in length. Shredded 1000 series carbon steel clippings or sheets. Bar crops and plate scrap. May include all coated ferrous scrap not suitable for inclusion in No. Machine shop turnings. Plate and structural steel. 223 213 224 214 225 226 227 228 215 216 Mill scale. Bundled No. axle. Dark colored. and 1/4 inch and over in thickness. forgings. crop ends. Old sheet steel. 2 steel. Electric Furnace Casting and Foundry Grades 229 Billet. or excessive oil. Clean automobile slabs.05 percent. Clean cast iron or malleable iron borings and drillings. 3 bundles. Clean steel or wrought iron turnings. *The identical designations given for these two classifications are in accordance with established industry practices in specifying the materials desired. but free of other non-metallics. containing not over 0. crop ends. Analysis and density to consumer’s specifications. or broken steel tires. Cans may be baled without removal of paper labels. Cast steel. shearings. Clean automobile slabs. not over 0. Steel castings not over 48 inches long or 18 inches wide. scale. compressed to charging box size and weighing not less than 75 pounds per cubic foot. 222 Shoveling turnings and iron borings. Free of all metal-coated material. Briquetted steel turnings. May include any such material whether resulting from crushing. Briquetted iron borings. tangled or matted material. 5 feet and under. lumps. clippings or skeleton scrap. and weighing not less than 75 pounds per cubic foot. 17 Item 212 Shredded clippings. to charging box size. heavy plate and heavy forge crops. Plate and structural steel. not over 18 inches in width. compressed to charging box size and weighing not less than 75 pounds per cubic foot. free from alloys. cut 3 feet x 18 inches and under. Dimensions not less than 1/4 inch thickness.) May include Stanley balls or mandrel wound bundles or skeleton reels. lumps or excessive oil. Clean short steel or wrought iron turnings. shearings. May not include badly rusted or corroded stock. and free of alloys. except for length. Alloy free turnings. tangled or matted material. Low residual. 243A Low residual. 3 feet and under. containing not more than 0.0 percent. not more than 12 inch x 24 inch. or excessive oil containing not more than 0. to charging box size. 1/8 inch and over in thickness. etc. Cut structural and plate scrap.05 percent sulphur and not over 0. crop ends. Dimensions not less than 1/4 inch in thickness.0 percent. Chargeable ingots and ingot butts. iron borings. limed. manganese content not more than 0. iron borings. New black steel sheet scrap hydraulically compressed into bundles of size and weight as specified by consumer. containing not over 0. cable. free from alloys. sheet clippings.).).05 percent phosphorus or sulphur. either new or used. or excessive oil. including new factory busheling (for example. having a silicon content of 0. etc. Individual pieces free from attachments. Springs and crankshafts. plate scrap.05 percent silicon and free of alloys.05 percent phosphorus or sulphur. Alloy free short shoveling steel turnings.05 percent. 1/8 inch and over in thickness.50 percent. May include rail chips. 1000 series black carbon steel scrap.50 percent.05 percent to 5. and gears prepared 30 inches and under. Clean shoveling steel turnings free from lumps. heavy steel turnings. front axles. Short. vitreous enameled. Silicon sheet scrap. 2 feet and under. and weighing not less than 75 pounds per cubic foot. Foundry steel. Alloy free machine shop turnings. not over 2 feet in length or 18 inches in width. driveshafts. crankshafts.05 percent phosphorus or sulphur and not over 0. Electric furnace bundles.05 percent phosphorus and 0. stampings. May not include nonferrous metals. May include heads. Automotive steel consisting of rear ends. Silicon Clippings. ductile quality shredded clips. minimum average density of 75 PCF. black foundry busheling. vitreous enameled. free of lumps. May not include machine shop or other light turnings and must weigh not less than 75 pounds per cubic foot in the original state of production.18 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 Guidelines for Ferrous Scrap Code Item Code Item not over 0. manganese content not more than 0. Clean automotive springs and crankshafts. Punchings or stampings. Steel scrap 1/8 inch and over in thickness. free from alloys and attachments. free of iron borings or excessive oil. Same specifications as 2-foot material. Heavy turnings. shearings. Clean steel scrap. Phosphorus or sulphur not over 0. or broken steel tires. and free of alloys. Clean open hearth steel plates. 1 foot and under. Foundry steel. Shredded black 1000 series carbon steel scrap. Cut structural and plate scrap. Chargeable ingots and ingot butts for material to be suitable and acceptable to the consumer containing not over 0. Chargeable slab crops for material to be suitable and acceptable to the consumer containing not over 0. may not include old auto body and fender stock. Other parameters subject to agreement between supplier and consumer. compressed or hand bundled. except for length. Clean steel turnings. Clean silicon bearing steel scrap. including new factory busheling (for example. Punchings or stampings under 6 inches in diameter may be any gauge. not over 3 feet in length and 18 inches in width. and with the exception of punchings or stampings. 2 feet and under.05 percent phosphorus or sulphur. and electrical sheet containing minimum 1 percent silicon. Hard steel cut 30 inches and under.05 percent phosphorus or sulphur. sheet clippings. and free of alloys. stampings. 243B 235 244 236 245 246 237 238 247 239 248 240 249 241 250 242 251 243 . springs. at least 1/8 inch in thickness. Same as cut structural and plate scrap. Free of metal coated. except for length. Other parameters subject to agreement between supplier and consumer. clippings or skeleton scrap. Chargeable slab crops. having a silicon content of 0. gates. not exceeding 12 inches in any dimension. Silicon busheling.05 percent phosphorous or sulphur and not over 0. All materials cut 12 inches and under.05 percent phosphorus or sulphur and free of alloys. May not include badly rusted or corroded stock. 3 feet and under. Clean shoveling steel turnings. 234 Punchings and plate scrap. 3 feet and under.5 percent silicon. containing not more than 0. tangled or matted material. 1 foot and under. and risers. structural shapes.05 percent silicon free of alloys. cast or malleable iron. May not include miscellaneous small shoveling steel or any pieces too bulky for gray iron foundry use. or metal coated material. and bar crops containing not over 0. Cut structural and plate scrap. Same as cut structural and plate scrap.50 percent to 5. Silicon bundles. Guidelines for Ferrous Scrap Code Item Code Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. corroded or rusty material. Free of all steel parts except camshafts. Cast Iron Grades 252 Cupola cast. 2 chemical borings. pipes. oil and water content under 1 percent. and no piece over 150 pounds in weight. cold process. Cast iron hammer blocks or bases. reasonably free of oil. Charging box cast. free from steel turnings. such as stove parts. free of all steel parts except camshafts. plates. Malleable borings. valves. containing not more than 1. to a density of approximately 85 percent. Cast iron borings. scale. Free of nonferrous and non-metallic parts. Unstripped motor blocks. Clean heavy cast iron machinery scrap that has been broken under a drop. Free of nonferrous and non-metallic parts. suitable for charging into an open hearth furnace without further preparation. broken. not degreased. Free from burnt iron. hot process. or chips. Burnt iron. such as the following: Loose—Whole. free of steel and nonferrous material. May include sash weights or window weights. valves. hydraulically compressed into a cohesive solid. parties may wish to specify the means of processing and/or characteristics of the final product (density. or stove plate. Free from malleable and steel parts. Loose—Chopped. and studs. scale. Briquetted cast iron borings. May include steel which does not exceed 10 percent of the casting by weight. free from steel turnings. individual specifications to be agreed on between consumer and supplier. burnt iron. brake shoes.). 1 chemical borings. Stove plate. and studs. Malleable. No. heated. cast iron. 150 pounds or less. 254 268 255 256 257 270 258 271 259 Steel From Scrap Tires General Guidelines Items not covered in the specifications. Automobile or truck motors from which steel and nonferrous fittings may or may not have been removed. locomotives. Broken ingot molds and stools. Cupola size. Cast iron boring briquettes. Cast iron scrap over charging box size or weighing more than 500 pounds. Clean cast iron scrap such as columns. not over 24 inches x 30 inches. valves. briquetted. Free from stove plate. Clean auto blocks. free of steel turnings. New clean cast or malleable iron borings and drillings. Unbroken ingot molds and stools. lumps. May include all grades of cast iron except burnt iron. etc. or miscellaneous malleable iron castings. Hammer block or bases. and miscellaneous burnt iron. brake shoes or foreign material. not over 24 inches x 30 inches. and castings of a miscellaneous nature. degreased. 260 261 Preparation Consumer and supplier to agree upon preparation for transport. and must be broken to cupola size. valve springs and studs. or chips. Dimensions not over 24 inches x 30 inches and no piece over 150 pounds in weight. free of all steel parts except camshafts. Free from cast iron and steel parts and other foreign material. scale. Clean auto cast. Unbroken ingot molds and stools. including automobile blocks and cast iron parts of agricultural and other machinery.5 percent oil. Heavy breakable cast. Clean malleable iron borings and drillings. Inc. 262 . corroded or rusty material. Briquetted cast iron borings. maximum size 2 feet x 3 feet x 5 feet. and no piece over 150 pounds in weight. Mixed cast. grate bars. Free from driveshafts and all parts of frames. valve springs. window weights. May include cylinders and driving wheel centers. New clean cast or malleable iron borings and drillings containing not more than 1 percent oil. Malleable parts of automobiles. valve springs. 263 ferrous and non-metallic parts. Burnt cast iron scrap. cast iron. are subject to special arrangement between buyer and seller. 19 Item Specially Processed Grades to Meet Consumer Requirements Grades of scrap prepared especially to meet with steel mill or foundry requirements. lumps and excessive oil. If wire is chopped or shredded. lumps. Drop broken machinery cast. 150 pounds or less. clean cast iron stove. Free of non269 264 265 253 266 Special Boring Grades 267 No. and any variations in the specification. Clean auto cast. Clean auto blocks. length of pieces. plow points. Clean cast iron scrap in sizes not over 60 inches in length or 30 inches in width. All pieces must be of cupola size. Clean auto cast. railroad cars. or burnt cast iron. and must be broken into cupola size. Broken ingot molds and stools. and having a density of not less than 60 percent. Percentages listed below are by weight. (16) (17) (18) . No. 272 Pulled bead wire (Truck)—Grade 1. Cast Iron Brake Shoes. Free from burnt cast. 1. Each bale secured with sufficient number of bale ties drawn tight to insure a satisfactory delivery. pipes. (Free from hammer blocks or bases.) Cast Iron. made up of loops of wire. uncut. Must be free from foreign material. Pulled bead wire (Passenger)—Grade 3. Cast Iron. including cut truck side frames and bolsters. but free from stove plates. Not chopped. Couplers and/or Knuckles. Cast Steel. Solid car and/or locomotive friction bearing. (3) (3A) (4) (5) (6) (9) (11) 273 274 275 276 (11A) 277 (12) 278 279 280 281 (13) (14) 282 (15) Railroad Ferrous Scrap* Specifications of Association of American Railroads promulgated by its Purchases and Materials Management Division (Revised 1973) (2) Axles. Frogs and/or Switches. and Lock Washers. Chopped. Railroad car and/or locomotive steel couplers. over 18 inches wide and/or over 5 feet long. Pulled bead wire (Passenger)—Grade 1. Steel. Steel. Bales of wire should maintain their form during loading. 18 inches and under. Not chopped. Ten to twenty percent (10-20%) rubber/ fiber. unless otherwise specified. Processed tire wire (Ferrous)—Grade 5. and/ or castings of miscellaneous nature. includes cylinders. not over 24 x 30 inches in dimension and no piece to weigh over 150 pounds. Density of less than 75 pounds per square foot. Not chopped. Burnt cast iron scrap. stove parts and/or miscellaneous burnt scrap. shipment. No. made up of loops of wire. Not chopped. Cast Steel. Not chopped. density of at least 75 pounds per square foot. unloading. Pulled bead wire (Passenger)—Grade 2. Steel. Baled—High Density. Pulled bead wire (Truck)—Grade 3. Processed tire wire (Ferrous)—Grade 3. knuckles and/or locks stripped clean of all other attachments. Chopped. Axles. Steel frogs and switches that have not been cut apart. made up of loops of wire. Frames: Uncut. Baled—HRB/Low Density. Must be cupola size. and burnt scrap. 2. Steel. 8 inch diameter and under (free of axles with key-way between wheel seats. (2A) Axles. Steel castings. storage. Tie Plates. and handling typical of that done at a consuming facility. Steel castings. Rail Joints.20 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 Guidelines for Ferrous Scrap Code Item Code Item Baled. No. Processed tire wire (Ferrous)—Grade 4. Chopped. 1. Processed tire wire (Ferrous)—Grade 2. but not more than 500 pounds. Five to ten percent (5-10%) rubber/fiber. Not chopped. such as columns. Cast steel. No. may include Rail Anchors. Cast Iron. Track Bolts and Nuts. Chopped. 4. no axles of shorter lengths than distance between wheel seats to be included). brake shoes. No. Axles. Pulled bead wire (Truck)—Grade 2. Greater than ten percent (>10%) rubber/fiber. Bolsters and/or Truck Sides. such as grate bars. made up of loops of wire. 3. plates. made up of loops of wire. Pieces weighing over 150 pounds. Steel. Spikes. Five to ten percent (5-10%) rubber/fiber. not over 5 feet long. Cast Iron. no axles of shorter length than distance between wheel seats to be included). no dimension larger than 24”. Less than two percent (<2%) rubber/fiber. No. exclusive of manganese. Solid car and/or locomotive friction bearing over 8 inch diameter (free of axles with key-way between wheel seats. Less than five percent (<5%) rubber/fiber. Brakes shoes of all types except composition-filled shoes. Steel. Greater than ten percent (>10%) rubber/fiber. Five to ten percent (5-10%) rubber/fiber. driving wheel centers and/or all other castings. Angle and/or Splice Bars. 2. Processed tire wire (Ferrous)—Grade 1. Less than five percent (<5%) rubber/fiber. Chopped. Individual specifications to be agreed upon between consumer and supplier. Less than five percent (<5%) rubber/fiber. Roller bearing over 8 inch diameter (no axles of shorter length than distance between wheel seats to be included). Other Means of Preparation. Roller bearing 8 inch diameter and under (no axles of shorter lengths than distance between wheel seats to be included). Hydraulically compressed. Pieces weighing over 500 pounds. made up of loops of wire. Cast iron scrap. Greater than twenty percent (>20%) rubber/fiber. May include pipe ends and material 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch in thickness. (30) (31) (32) (33) (34) (34A) Steel. Individual pieces cut so as to lie reasonably flat in charging box. and not over 5 feet in length. 18 inches long and under. railroad cars. not over 15 inches x 15 inches. Standard section. and a maximum width of. 2. Bodies of steel cars cut apart sufficiently to load. dirt. and/or any other iron or steel material not otherwise classified. Cast. . original weight of 50 pounds per yard and over.) Steel. 2. Tires. Wrought Iron and/or Steel Uncut. 3 feet long and under. 3. 2 Cropped Rail Ends. Sheet Scrap. No. to be free from frog and switch rails not cut apart. and foreign material of any kind. (36) (38) (27) (38A) Turnings.. original weight of 50 pounds per yard and over.) Destroyed Steel Cars. and guard rails. or rails with split heads and broken flanges. Steel. or other similar springs. 1.. Steel. No. (28B) Rail. Must be free from burnt or metal coated material. Steel No. channel bars. 1/4 inch and over in thickness. not cut to specified lengths. Railroad No. No. structures and/or equipment that has not been cut apart. 2 feet long and under. *Specifications in force as of publication date. 1. (Specify kind. band iron and/or steel. rail. Steel No. Malleable parts of automobiles. Steel No. minimum thickness 1/4 inch. Under 3/16 inch thick. Manganese. wrought. (40) (42) Wheels. frog and/or crossing plates and/or other steel of similar character. Coil only.. All kinds of manganese. Cast iron car wheels. Spring. Tool. welds. brakebeams. 1. (Specify kind in offering. (28C) Rail. Rail. locomotive and/or miscellaneous malleable castings. forged. Continuous welded rail may be included provided no weld is over 9 inches from the end of the piece of rail. cast. (Specify kind in offering. girder. All locomotive. No. All steel or steel mixed with iron from bridges. not over 42 inches diameter. Galvanized or tinned material and/or gas retorts. switch. Inc. guard rails. 21 (18A) (23) Railbound Manganese Frogs and Switch Points with manganese inserts that have not been cut apart. 3. and contain no manganese. Standard section. No. 2 Cropped Rail Ends. Spring. 1. original weight 50 pounds per yard or heavier. Melting Steel. not over 18 inches in width. 1. cut or uncut. steel trucks. may include hoops. Standard section tee rails. (35) (24) Structural.) (28A) Rail. or attachments of any kind except angle bars. Free from dirt or other foreign material of any kind. Coil and/or elliptical. scoops and/or shovels (free of wood). Standard section. Wheels. frog. may be assembled or cut apart. Turnings. Drillings and/or Borings. Clean wrought iron or steel scrap. may include uncut bolsters.Guidelines for Ferrous Scrap Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. No. cushion. steel and/or malleable iron borings. Malleable. Suitable for rerolling into bars and shapes.. underframes. original weight 50 pounds per yard and over. (45) (45A) Destroyed Steel Car Sides and Box Car Roofs. Solid cast steel. Cut to a maximum length of. Free from bent and twisted rails. 2 Cropped Rail Ends. to weigh not less than 75 pounds per cubic foot. Steel No. and/or guard rails. steel bridge plates. frogs and/or switch points. 10 feet long and over. Free from concrete. turnings and/or drillings mixed with other metals. suitable for use in super presses and shears without additional preparation. Steel No. Heavy turnings from wrought iron and/or steel railroad axles or heavy forgings and/or rail chips. Alloy steel scrap may be excluded from these specifications by mutual agreement between buyer and seller. (29) Rail. Sheet Scrap. pressed and/or rolled steel car and/or locomotive wheels. Standard section tee. as determined by the arbitrators.e. Contaminant Listings: Outthrow Materials: Normal container labels. etc. the quantity shall always be specified in terms of a definite number of tons of 2.. Product Where possible. or railroad car loaded to full visible capacity not to exceed established legal weight limits. the order shall be considered completed when aggregate shipments are 5% under or over the quantity ordered. clay. B. ring and metal closures where processing capabilities permit. A. the cost of arbitration shall be borne by the party found to be at fault. Moisture: Cullet should be free of excess moisture. each container glass cullet grade shall be specified in accordance with the grade as defined. Moisture: Cullet should be free of excess moisture. Processed (Furnace Ready) Container Glass Cullet: crushed and whole contaminate-free scrap container glass that complies with the proper ISRI glass specifications. the dispute should be submitted to ISRI arbitration. Cullet Colors Segregation: Amber Cullet Amber 90-100% Flint 0-5% Green 0-5% Other Colors 0-5% Size: Cullet may be broken but not pulverized. steel. Non-ferrous Materials: are non-magnetic metals. Organic Matter: consists of organic materials that are noncontainer glass items. Cullet Colors Segregation: Flint Cullet Flint 95-100% Amber 0-5% Green 0-5% Other Colors 0-5% Size: Cullet may be broken but not pulverized. etc. Composition: Soda-lime-silica beverage or food container glass. crystal. General: The quality of the unprocessed flint container glass cullet must be such that after beneficiation with a conventional container glass cullet processor it will be suitable for the production of glass containers.) metals. aluminum.e. milk glass. Packaging It should be stated whether shipped units are to be in boxes. i. iron. ores. lead. truck. 2. for example. Composition: Soda-lime-silica beverage or food container glass. bricks. i. 3. copper. Quantity Where possible. ceramic. 5. paper labels should not exceed 0. or trailer. Prohibitive Materials: Non-acceptable items include noncontainer glass (vision ware. etc. or split in the event of compromise. and therefore must be removed during glass processing. Terms Terms shall be “net cash 30 days after date of shipment” unless otherwise agreed upon. a “load” shall be defined as a truck. 4. rocks. Price Units The price agreed upon shall be clearly stated in US dollars and cents per 2. Unprocessed amber container glass cullet specifications The Purchase Agreement Each transaction covering the purchase or sale of container glass cullet should be confirmed in writing and include agreement on the following items: 1.. Contaminant Listings: Outthrow Materials: Normal container labels. Unprocessed flint container glass cullet specifications Scrap Glass Definitions Container Glass Cullet: crushed or whole scrap soda-limesilica container glass. minerals.000 pounds each. clay and ceramic closures. If the quantity is specified in carloads or truckloads. Ferrous Materials: are magnetic metals. Arbitration In the event of a total disagreement between buyer and seller. Transactions covering shipments to or from other countries may also be in accordance with these standards and practices and may be modified by mutual agreement between buyer and seller. If the quantity is specified in tons. Where possible. In all cases. mirrors. These specifications are guidelines for buying and selling container glass cullet and always subject to the buyer and seller’s agreement. and therefore must be removed during scrap glass processing. grinding and refractory materials. windows. drinking glasses.22 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 Guidelines for Glass Cullet Guidelines for Glass Cullet: GC-2012 Container Glass Cullet Specifications Preamble These standards and practices apply to container glass cullet for purchase or sale in the United States and Canada. Unprocessed Container Glass Cullet: broken or whole scrap glass containers that comply with the proper ISRI glass specifications. light bulbs. approximate weights should be specified.000 pounds or in US dollars and cents per hundred weight. . or in bulk by railroad car.2%. trailer. ring and metal closures where processing capabilities permit. pottery. However.) Processed (furnace ready) green container glass cullet specifications Composition: soda-lime-silica beverage or food container glass. light bulbs. General: The quality of the unprocessed amber container glass cullet must be such that after beneficiation with a conventional container glass cullet processor it will be suitable for the production of glass containers. etc. allowable percentage based upon buyer and seller’s agreement. However. 23 Prohibitive Materials: Non-acceptable items include noncontainer glass (vision ware. etc.Guidelines for Glass Cullet Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries.) Other Materials (such as bricks. television tubes. Material size is based upon buyer and seller’s agreement. Contaminant Listings: Outthrow Materials: Normal container labels. windows. Container Glass Cullet Colors Segregation: Flint Cullet Flint 95-100% Amber 0-5% Green 0-1% Other Colors 0-. rocks. mirrors. television tubes. rocks. Prohibitive Materials: Non-acceptable items include noncontainer glass (vision ware. bricks. plate window glass. crystal. rocks. General: The quality of the unprocessed green container glass cullet must be such that after beneficiation with a conventional container glass cullet processor it will be suitable for the production of glass containers. Inc. dinnerware. etc:) metals. clay. Cullet Colors Segregation: Green Cullet Green 90-100% Flint 0-10% Amber 0-10% Other Colors 0-5% Size: Cullet may be broken but not pulverized.) Other Glass (for example.5% Total NON-Flint Cullet = <5% Size: Various sizes from whole glass containers to -100 Mesh. etc. dinnerware. pottery. ceramic.) Other Glass (for example. etc. Contaminant Listings: Outthrow Materials: Organic Matter. vision ware. drinking glasses. clay and ceramic closures. etc. vision ware. light bulbs. the ideal material size is 3/8” to 3/4” with a 10% minimum of fine particles. Material size is based upon buyer and seller’s agreement.) Composition: Soda-lime-silica container glass. the ideal material size is 3/8” to 3/4” with a 10% minimum of fine particles. vision ware. heatresistant glass—such as Pyrex—and lead based glass— such as crystal ware. dinnerware. television tubes. ceramic. bricks. Processed (furnace ready) flint container glass cullet specifications Composition: Soda-lime-silica container glass Container Glass Cullet Colors Segregation: Green Cullet Green 70-100% Flint 0-15% Amber 0-15% Other Colors 0-10% Total NON-Green Cullet = <30% The color green typically consists of a variety of shades. Unprocessed green container glass cullet specifications such as crystal ware. grinding and refractory materials.) Other Glass (for example. plate window glass. clay. the ideal material size is 3/8” to 3/4” with a 10% minimum of fine particles. heatresistant glass—such as Pyrex—and lead-based glass— such as crystal ware. Size: Various sizes from whole glass containers to -100 Mesh. pottery. saucers. ores. allowable percentage based upon buyer and seller’s agreement. saucers. rocks. etc. Contaminant Listings: Outthrow Materials: Organic Matter.) Processed (furnace ready) amber container glass cullet specifications Composition: Soda-lime-silica container glass Container Glass Cullet Colors Segregation: Amber Cullet Amber 90-100% Flint 0-10% Green 0-10% Other Colors 0-5% Total NON-Amber Cullet = <10% Size: Various sizes from whole glass containers to -100 Mesh. heatresistant glass—such as Pyrex—and lead-based glass— . etc. ores.) Other Materials (such as bricks. etc. crystal. etc. windows. minerals. rocks. milk glass. clay and ceramic closures. plate window glass.) Other Materials (such as bricks. milk glass. Prohibitive Materials: Ferrous Metals Nonferrous Metals Ceramics (such as cups. However. saucers. Prohibitive Materials: Ferrous Metals Nonferrous Metals Ceramics (such as cups. drinking glasses. etc. minerals. mirrors. allowable percentage based upon buyer and seller’s agreement. Material size is based upon buyer and seller’s agreement. Prohibitive Materials: Ferrous Metals Nonferrous Metals Ceramics (such as cups.) metals. for example: emerald green or lime green. Moisture: Cullet should be free of excess moisture. grinding and refractory materials. Contaminant Listings: Outthrow Materials: Organic Matter. ring and metal closures where processing capabilities permit. The weight of skids. and shall have sound floors and doors.24 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 Paper Stock Domestic Transactions Guidelines for Paper Stock: PS-2012—Domestic Transactions Paper Stock: Domestic Transactions Preamble These standards and practices apply to paper stock for repulping only and are for use in the United States. d. When two or more grades are included in the same load.6 pounds each. Acceptance All orders shall be confirmed in writing. boxes.” 6. Basic to the Success of any Buyer-Seller Relationship is an Atmosphere of “Good Faith. b.  Seller shall provide the quality of paper stock agreed upon but shall not be responsible for the use of the paper stock or of the manufactured product. shipping point” or “f. Excessive breakage due to improper loading can be cause for rejection.” In keeping with this. When the quantity is specified in carloads or truckloads. Pricing and Terms  The agreed price and payment terms shall be clearly stated.b. 2. Grading Paper stock sold under the grade names appearing in SECTION VI shall conform to those grading definitions. Baling Each bale must be secured with a sufficient number of bale ties drawn tight to ensure a satisfactory delivery. Please refer to the following guide for valuable safety information: http://www. Gaylord boxes and other similar materials shall be deducted from the gross invoice weight. 2. 6. b.: bales. securely tied bundles or loose should be specified. route. Tare If agreed to by the Buyer. each grade purchased shall be specified in accordance with the grade as defined in SECTION VI herein.  Arbitrary deductions. Canada. c.isri. trailer. cancellations and/or rejections by the Buyer are counter to acceptable good trade practices. 3. 2. All loads should consist entirely of one grade of paper stock unless otherwise agreed to. 4. delivered. 5.org/safeshipping I. 4. railcars and trucks shall be free from objectionable materials and odors. the order shall be considered completed when aggregate shipments are 5% under or over the quantity ordered. i.204. sides and headers may be used to make a satisfactory delivery of the bales but must not be excessive. the quantity shall always be specified in terms of a definite number of short tons of 2. 3. each or metric tonnes of 2.o. and Mexico. Paper stock must be loaded in a manner that will minimize shifting and breakage. Transactions may be modified by mutual agreement between Buyer and Seller. Date of shipment b. skids. a “load” shall be defined as a truck.o. Shipping Period  The shipping period shall be understood to be within the same calendar month of the date of the order unless otherwise specified. Release number (if applicable) . pallets. Fulfillment by the Seller The practice of the Seller shall be in accordance with the following: 1. Paper stock shall be loaded in accordance with industry safety best practices. a. or railcar loaded in accordance with the ISRI/AF&PA Shipping Guide. c. Grades  Where possible.e.  Seller must use due diligence to ascertain that shipments consist of properly packed paper stock and that shipments are made during the period specified. 7. Shipping Instructions  Shipping instructions should clearly specify shipping schedule. 3. Quantity  Where possible. Shipping Notice/Bill of Lading Shipping by Truck A bill of lading or shipping notice shall accompany each shipment to the Buyer and should include the following: a. units of each grade should be kept together in a separate part of the railcar or truck. 5. Loading Paper stock shall be loaded as follows: a. the following principles have been established: 1. The Purchase Agreement Each transaction covering the purchase or sale of paper stock shall be confirmed in writing and include agreement on the following items: 1.000 lbs. II. Before they are loaded. rolls. Packing  Unit type.b. The Buyer and Seller may establish minimum carload and/or truckload weights. When the quantity is specified in tons or tonnes. carrier and destination. Shipping Terms  Shipping terms shall be indicated with the use of phrases such as “f. o. Inspect the quality of the rejected material. c. By mutual agreement. ä in the event of a rejection. Carrier Selection a. d. within two business days. Name of trucking company.e. c. Invoicing Invoices. the Buyer shall be responsible for any paper stock used by the Buyer. b. Agree with the Buyer to a compromise acceptance and settlement. f. b. order quantity. Delivered. weight. Fulfillment by the Buyer The practice of the Buyer shall be in accordance with the following: Upon receipt of the shipment. the shipping notice and other parameters as established between the Buyer and the Seller.) Weight and grade Price and extension Payment terms Buyer has 21 days to downgrade or reject ä if the Buyer. Grade of paper e. skids etc. order quantity. Shipper’s signature Shipping by Rail When shipping by railcar. it remains the property of the Seller until it is delivered to the Buyer. quality of paper stock.o.B. b. Ownership a. Request that the Buyer agree to submit the rejected shipment to arbitration.O. Order reshipment of the material. f. the Seller must. moisture. b. The Seller will then determine the final disposition of the shipment.  F. it becomes the property of the Buyer when loaded. . i. 25 c. Shipping Point. The inspection and final disposition by the Seller shall take place within three business days of the notification. etc. shipping point-specified freight allowed” basis and is in accordance with the agreement covering the transaction. if required. quality of paper stock. e.) ä if the shipment appears to be in accordance with the order. trailer number and driver’s signature f. g. the Buyer is to make all possible effort to inspect the contents while it is still loaded. should conform to instructions on the order and include the following data: a.Paper Stock Domestic Transactions Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. d. this time limit may be exceeded. b. 8. shipping point” and is in accordance with the agreement covering the transaction. j. Acceptable Loads (i. e. ä 7. Ill. etc. Number of bales/rolls d. Miscellaneous Practices 1.  If the shipment is purchased on an “f.e. moisture. Rejection When notified of a rejection. bale integrity. b. c.) ä if the shipment does not appear to be in accordance with the order. d. h. a bill of lading with shipping instructions shall be provided to the railroad and to the Buyer immediately upon release of the railcar and these documents should include the following: a. Selection of the carrier is at the discretion of the Buyer unless otherwise agreed. the Buyer shall set aside any portion of the shipment that is controversial and take reasonable care to protect that paper stock from any external deterioration or contamination until the final disposition of that shipment is determined.b. i. Selection of the carrier is at the discretion of the Seller unless otherwise agreed.  When the shipment is purchased on a “delivered” basis and is in accordance with the agreement covering the transaction. and the attendant freight. g. Date of shipment Railcar or truck number Customer’s order number Release Number (if applicable) Shipper’s invoice number FOB point Number of units (bales.b. h. Unacceptable Loads (i. at any time with 21 calendar days after receipt of a shipment. the Buyer shall proceed with the unloading and shall provide the Seller with the receiving weights within three business days of unloading.O. bale integrity. 2. rolls. it becomes the property of the Buyer when loaded on the transportation vehicle. the Buyer shall have the right to downgrade or reject the paper stock and shall immediately notify the Seller. advise the Buyer as to which of the following procedures the Seller has decided upon: a.  When the shipment is purchased “f. finds objectionable materials heretofore not visible. c. IV. the shipping notice or any other parameters as established between the Buyer and the Seller. weight. other than such quantity as may be considered reasonable for laboratory sampling or testing purposes. the Buyer shall immediately notify the Seller. Inc. Date of shipment Release number (if applicable) Number of bales/rolls Grade of paper Car number Weighing instructions Routing Destination Shipper’s signature a.B.  F. or skids of finished paper. the Buyer has the right to request an adjustment and if a settlement cannot be reached. Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 2% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 4% Other acceptable papers may not exceed 30% V. tare and net of the load) and/or a loading tally showing individual bale weights. Any materials that may be damaging to equipment. Specific requirements should be discussed between Buyer and Seller during negotiations. sorted mixture of various qualities of paper containing less than 10% groundwood content. the Buyer has the right to reject the shipment. Carbon paper. 4. bundles. Wax is a Prohibitive unless accepted and pre-approved by the Buyer. Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 2% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 5% (2) Soft Mixed Paper Consists of a clean. . the dispute may be submitted to ISRI arbitration as long as one of the parties is a member of the association. Moisture content All paper must be packed air dry.  All sorted recovered paper stock must be free of food debris. Grade Definitions The definitions which follow describe grades as they should be sorted and packed. in which case the Buyer’s weight shall prevail. d. b. Weight Discrepancies  No adjustments shall be made on any shipment of paper stock when the weight variation is 1% or less. CONSIDERATION SHOULD BE GIVEN TO THE FACT THAT PAPER STOCK AS SUCH IS A SECONDARY MATERIAL PRODUCED MANUALLY AND MAY NOT BE TECHNICALLY PERFECT. Definitions may not specifically address all types of processes used in the manufacture or recycling of paper products. or b. is “UNSUITABLE” in Mixed Paper and is. d.26 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 Paper Stock Domestic Transactions c. Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 5% (3) Hard Mixed Paper (HMP) Consists of a clean. for instance. medical or hazardous wastes and poisonous or other harmful substances or liquids.  Any materials which by their presence in a packing of paper stock. 1 Prohibitive Materials may not exceed /2 of 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 3% (6) Old Newspaper Consists of sorted newspapers and other acceptable papers as typically generated by voluntary collection and curbside collection programs.  decline the appeal. will make the packaging unusable as the grade specified. Outthrows The term “Outthrows” as used throughout this section is defined as “all papers that are so manufactured or treated or are in such a form as to be unsuitable for consumption as the grade specified. multi-material collection programs.” whereas it is “UNUSABLE” in White Ledger and in this case is classified as a “Prohibitive Material.  adjust the received weight.   Where excess moisture is present in the shipment.  Any excess freight charges accruing on a shipment due to the failure of the Buyer to adhere to the purchase agreement is the liability of the Buyer.” Other Acceptable Papers The term “Other Acceptable Papers” as used throughout this section is defined as “all other papers that are deemed acceptable by the buyer and allowed in that buyer’s pack up to the percentage allowed.  If the variation exceeds 1% the Seller may initiate a Weight Review by submitting a certified scale weight (showing the gross. The Buyer shall then review the data and either: a. Arbitration  In the event of a dispute where agreement cannot be reached between Buyer and Seller. normally generated from residential. in excess of the amount allowed. 1 Prohibitive Materials may not exceed /2 of 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 3% (4) Boxboard Cuttings Consists of new cuttings of paperboard used in the manufacture of folding cartons. (1) Residential Mixed Paper Consists of a mixture of various qualities of paper not limited as to type of fiber content. set-up boxes and similar boxboard products.  Any excess freight charges accruing on a shipment due to the failure to the Seller to adhere to the purchase agreement is the liability of the Seller. A material can be classified as an “Outthrow” in one grade and as a “Prohibitive Material” in another grade. Refer to ISRI Arbitration Services section of this document for further information. therefore. 3.” Prohibitive Materials The term “Prohibitive Materials” as used throughout this section is defined as: a. c. 1 Prohibitive Materials may not exceed /2 of 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (5) Mill Wrappers Consists of paper used as outside wrap for rolls. VI. The purpose of this limited list of terms is to help the user better understand specific grade definitions contained within this Circular. classified as an “Outthrow.” Glossary of Terms A supplemental glossary of paper stock terms is located at the end of the Domestic Transactions section. sorted mixture of various qualities of paper not limited as to type of fiber content. not limited with respect to groundwood. sheets and bag scrap free of stitched paper. sheets and misprint bags. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (23) Telephone Directories Consists of clean telephone directories printed for or by telephone directory publishers. 27 (7) Regular News. uncoated or coated stock. catalogs.Paper Stock Domestic Transactions Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. free of stitched papers. laser) computer printing. not sunburned. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% (21) New Brown Kraft Envelope Cuttings Consists of new unprinted brown kraft envelopes. This grade may contain magazines. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed . Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 5% (15) Used Brown Kraft Consists of brown kraft bags free of objectionable liners and original contents. having liners of test liner or kraft. insoluble adhesives. and wax. and other acceptable papers. butt rolls. sheets. Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 3% (11) Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) Consists of corrugated containers having liners of either test liner or kraft. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (14) Fiber Cores Consists of paper cores made from either recycled paperboard and/or linerboard. De-ink Quality (#7 ONP) Consists of sorted. May contain a small percentage of uncoated news-type paper. Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 3% Other acceptable papers may not exceed 20% (8) Special News. are not acceptable in this grade. and textile residues are not acceptable in this grade.g. single or multiple plies. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% (19) Kraft Grocery Bag (KGB) Consists of new brown kraft bag cuttings. May contain wet strength additives. and other acceptable papers. off-shore corrugated. generated from supermarkets and/or industrial or commercial facilities. fresh newspapers. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives None permitted (10) Magazines (OMG) Consists of coated magazines. wood plugs. fresh newspapers. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% (20) New Kraft Multi-Wall Bag Consists of new brown kraft multi-wall bag cuttings. containing not more than the normal percentage of rotogravure and colored sections. unbleached new beverage carrier sheets and cuttings. overrun newspapers printed on newsprint. inserts and similar printed matter. sheets and bag scrap. This grade may contain colored stripes and impact or nonimpact (e. and misprint bags. not sunburned.. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1/2 of 1% (16) Mixed Kraft Cuttings Consists of new brown kraft cuttings. cuttings or sheets. De-ink Quality (#8 ONP) Consists of sorted. Metal or plastic end caps. free of stitched papers.1% (17) Carrier Stock Consists of printed or unprinted. and may contain the bleed of cover and insert stock as well as beater-dyed paper and solid color printing. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% (22) Mixed Flyleaf Shavings Consists of trim of magazines. Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 5% (12) Double-Sorted Old Corrugated (DS OCC) Consists of double-sorted corrugated containers. catalogues. Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% Other acceptable papers may not exceed 10% (9) Over-Issue News (OI or OIN) Consists of unused. This grade is to be relatively free from magazines and contain not more than the normal percentage of rotogravure and colored sections. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% (18) New Colored Kraft Consists of new colored kraft cuttings. slabbed or hogged medium. 1 Prohibitive Materials may not exceed /2 of 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (13) New Double-Lined Kraft Corrugated Cuttings (DLK) Consists of new corrugated cuttings having liners of either test liner or kraft. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% . Inc. Material has been specially sorted to be free of boxboard. plastic. Treated medium or liners. and similar printed materials. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1/2 of 1% (24) White Blank News (WBN) Consists of unprinted cuttings and sheets of white newsprint or other uncoated white groundwood paper of similar quality. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% (25) Groundwood Computer Printout (GW CPO) Consists of groundwood papers which are used in forms manufactured for use in data processing machines. and inks. free of unbleached fiber. and cuttings of white groundwood-free ledger. and uncoated white envelope paper. shavings. manila and pastel colored file folders. sections. and cuttings of industriallygenerated printed or unprinted colored or white groundwood-free paper. adhesives or coatings that are insoluble. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (36) Unsorted Office Paper (UOP) Consists of printed or unprinted paper typically generated in an office environment that may include a document destruction process. untreated. May contain a small percentage of groundwood. This grade may not include news quality groundwood paper. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1/2 of 1% (32) (Grade not currently in use) (33) New Colored Envelope Cuttings Consists of groundwood-free cuttings. adhesives or coatings that are insoluble. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% (29) (Grade not currently in use) (30) Hard White Shavings (HWS) Consists of shavings or sheets of unprinted. cartons and cuttings of bleached board.28 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 Paper Stock Domestic Transactions (26) Publication Blanks (CPB) Consists of unprinted cuttings or sheets of white coated or filled groundwood content paper. guillotined books. and cuttings of industriallygenerated printed or unprinted white groundwood-free paper. The bleed of cover. A reasonable percentage of paper containing fine groundwood may be included. insert card stock. coated groundwood paper in sheets. uncoated or coated stock. wax. or sheets of unprinted. and inks. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (44) Coated Groundwood Sections (CGS) Consists of printed. bond. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (34) (Grade not currently in use) (35) Semi Bleached Cuttings Consists of sheets and cuttings of unprinted. and beater-dyed paper may not exceed 2%. or sheets of untreated. All stock must be uncoated and free of nonimpact printing. or manila tag. metallic. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% (27) Coated Flyleaf Shavings Consists of lightly printed trim from magazines. colored. writing. This grade may contain white. untreated milk carton stock. guillotined books and cuttings. groundwood-free paper such as file folder stock. Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 2% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 10% (37) Sorted Office Paper (SOP) Consists of paper. shavings or guillotined books. and other paper which has similar fiber and filler content. printed or unprinted in sheets. 1 Prohibitive Materials may not exceed /2 of 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (41) Manifold White Ledger (MWL) Consists of sheets. shavings. catalogs and similar printed matter. May include a small percentage of groundwood computer printout and facsimile paper. uncoated bleachable colored envelope paper. coated and uncoated papers. Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 5% (38) (Grade not currently in use) (39) Manifold Colored Ledger (MCL) Consists of sheets. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1/2 of 1% (31) Hard White Envelope Cuttings (HWEC) Consists of groundwood-free cuttings. untreated. as typically generated by offices. Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% . free from wax. and uncoated shavings and sheets of white groundwood-free printing paper. untreated white groundwood-free paper. greaseproof lamination. A percentage of carbonless paper is allowable. shavings. greaseproof lamination. 1 Prohibitive Materials may not exceed /2 of 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (42) (Grade no longer in use) (43) Coated Book Stock (CBS) Consists of coated groundwood-free paper. All stock must be uncoated. not limited with respect to groundwood. cartons. 1 Prohibitive Materials may not exceed /2 of 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (46) Printed Bleached Board Consists of groundwood-free misprint sheets. shavings. metallic. 1 Prohibitive Materials may not exceed /2 of 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (40) Sorted White Ledger (SWL) Consists of uncoated. free from misprint sheets. printed or unprinted sheets. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% (28) Coated Soft White Shavings (SWS) Consists of unprinted. shavings. coated. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (45) Lightly Printed Bleached Board Cuttings Consists of groundwood-free printed bleached board cuttings. shavings. containing primarily white and colored groundwood-free paper. Paper Stock Domestic Transactions Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 2% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 5% Specialty Grades The grades listed below are produced and traded in carload and truckload quantities throughout the United States. the amount of polycoating. The specification for each grade should be determined between Buyer and Seller. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% (50) Unprinted Bleached Plate Stock Consists of groundwood-free bleached coated or uncoated.e. sheets or rolls. which would refer to such factors as the type of wet strength agent used. are not included in the regular grades of paper stock. and misprint sheets of coated or uncoated cup base stock. Cuttings with slight bleed may be included. untreated printed plates and sheets. 29 (47) Unprinted Bleached Board Consists of groundwood-free unprinted. Inc. poly. and other coatings that are insoluble. polycoatings. Since many paper mills around the world do use these specialty grades. it is recognized that many mills have special equipment and are able to utilize large quantities of these grades. Must be free of coatings or inks that are insoluble. greaseproof lamination and adhesives or coatings that are insoluble. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1/2 of 1% (51) Printed Bleached Plate Stock Consists of groundwood-free bleached coated or uncoated. the percentage of wax. untreated formed cups. printed one-side aseptic and gable-top cartons containing no less than 70% bleached chemical fiber and may contain up to 6% aluminum foil and 24% PE film. hot melt glue). etc. cup die cuts. they are being listed with appropriate grade numbers for easy reference. plastic. Glues must be water soluble.. and other coatings that are insoluble. Must be free of wax. free from wax. untreated bleached board cuttings. whether it is on top of or under the printing. foil. The Paper Stock Industries Chapter of ISRI is not establishing specific specifications. polyethylene (PE)-coated. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% (48) #1 Bleached Cup Stock (#1 Cup) Consists of untreated cuttings or sheets of coated or uncoated cup base stock. These specialty grades are as follows: 1—S 2—S 3—S 4—S 5—S 6—S 7—S 8—S 9—S 10—S 11—S 12—S 13—S 14—S 15—S 16—S 17—S 18—S 19—S 20—S 21—S 22—S 23—S 24—S 25—S 26—S 27—S 28—S 29—S 30—S 31—S 32—S 33—S 34—S 35—S 36—S White Waxed Cup Cuttings Printed Waxed Cup Cuttings Poly Coated Cup Stock Polycoated Bleached Kraft—Unprinted Polycoated Bleached Kraft—Printed Polycoated Milk Carton Stock Polycoated Diaper Stock Polycoated Boxboard Cuttings (This Grade No Longer in Use) Printed and/or Unprinted Bleached Sulphate Containing Foil Waxed Corrugated Cuttings Wet Strength Corrugated Cuttings (This Number Not Currently in Use) Beer Carton Scrap Contaminated Bag Scrap Insoluble Glued Free Sheet Paper and/or Board (IGS) White Wet Strength Scrap Brown Wet Strength Scrap Printed and/or Colored Wet Strength Scrap File Stock (This Number Not Currently in Use) Ruled White Flyleaf Shavings Containing Hot Melt Glue (This Number Not Currently in Use) Books with Covers (This Number Not Currently in Use) (This Number Not Currently in Use) (This Number Not Currently in Use) (This Number Not Currently in Use) Plastic Windowed Envelopes Textile Boxes Printed TMP Unprinted TMP Manila Tabulating Cards Sorted Colored Ledger Computer Printout (CPO) . and it is recommended that purchase be made based on sample. Must be free of wax. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1/2 of 1% (49) #2 Printed Bleached Cup Stock (#2 Cup) Consists of printed. the presence of wet strength. and because of certain characteristics (i. untreated and unprinted plate cuttings and sheets. carbon paper. However. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% (52) Aseptic Packaging and Gable-Top Cartons Consists of liquid packaging board containers including empty. poly. used. TMP: Thermomechanical pulp. GILT: Metallic (gold or silver) inks used in printing. BLEACHED: Paper that has been whitened by chemicals. groundwood and deinking grades. FLYLEAF/SHAVINGS: Trim scrap from printing operations. unused printed material with full ink coverage. CONTAINERBOARD: Linerboard and corrugated medium used to manufacture shipping containers. notebook backing and similar products. and #9. JUTE: Strong. KRAFT: Paper made from sulfate pulp (synonyms: brown and strong). COATINGS: A layer of adhesives. which are the outer ply of any kind of paperboard. set-up boxes. Excess quantities are considered an outthrow in grades #7.006 inch or thicker. OFF-SHORE/ASIAN: Denotes corrugated shipping containers manufactured overseas and containing bogus liners or medium. Considered a contaminant in deinking grades. NON-IMPACT: Papers having printing images formed without impact. WET STRENGTH: Papers that have been treated with a moisture-resistant chemical that inhibits pulping. SLABBED: Type of paper stock normally generated by cutting rolls. CORES: Paper tubes on which rolls of paper may be wound for shipment. TREATED: Paper manufactured with additives. BOARDS: Paperboard 0. Considered a contaminant in some grades. having sufficient strength and structural properties to be used to manufacture game boards. SIGNATURES: A section of book obtained by folding a single sheet of printing paper. folding cartons. BOGUS: Paper of inferior quality to a standard grade. MEDIUM: The inner corrugated fluted material used to manufacture corrugated shipping containers. SULPHATE: Papers and boards made from alkaline processed pulps. HOGGED: Paper that has been mechanically torn or ripped to reduce its original size. TEST LINER: Liners. MANIFOLD: May denote continuous forms or business forms with several parts (may be interleaved with carbon paper or be carbonless papers). of the Guidelines for Paper Stock for both Domestic and Export Transactions. TRIM: Cuttings of paper stock generated at converting or bindery operations which normally have little or no printing. FILLER/FILLED: Denotes papers that have minerals (clays or other pigments) added for improving quality or color. non-folding paperboard made from a variety of recovered papers.). but as a guide to help the Circular user better understand specific grade definitions as used in the recovered paper industry. IMPACT (PRINTING): A paper printing process that physically applies ink to the paper surface. BOXBOARD: Paperboard made from a variety of recovered fibers having sufficient folding properties and thickness to be used to manufacture folding or set-up boxes. ULTRA-VIOLET (UV) INKS/COATINGS: Papers having inks or coatings dried by utilizing an ultraviolet radiation method. etc. INSOLUABLE GLUES: Glues that won’t dissolve (break down) in water. These terms are not intended as a dictionary. Grade Definitions. CHIPBOARD: Uncoated. FREESHEET: Paper that contains less than 10% groundwood fiber (synonym: groundwood-free). containing 100% recycled material. LINERBOARD: Outside layers of a combination board used to manufacture corrugated shipping containers. PAPERBOARD: Denotes paper products used for packaging (corrugated boxes. HOT-MELT: A type of glue or adhesive applied while hot/ warm. varnish or any barrier applied to paper. . BEATER-DYED: Paper dyed or colored during the paper manufacturing process. #8. ADHESIVES: Bonding substances that are non-water soluble are considered contaminants in pulp subs. book covers.30 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 2008 Paper Stock Domestic Transactions Glossary of Paper Stock Terms for Both Domestic and Export Transactions The following is a glossary of paper stock terms used within section VI. SECTIONS: Unbound. SULFITE: Papers and boards made from pulps made from an acid process. CUTTINGS: Paper stock by-product of paper converting operations. long-fibered pulp made from hemp. CORRUGATED CONTAINERS: Shipping containers made with kraft paper linerboard and corrugated medium. LAMINATED: Paper manufactured by fusing one or more layers of paper together. clays. ROTOGRAVURE: A paper printing (intaglio) process typically used to create the highest quality of smoothness on coated and uncoated papers. GROUNDWOOD: Paper made with fibers produced without chemical pulping. SHAVINGS: Trim from converting and bindery operations. (Color is somewhat lighter/more yellow than North American produced materials). CHEMICAL WOOD-FIBER PULP: Generic for cellulose fiber isolated and purified by a chemical digestive process. 000 pounds each. When two or more grades are included in the same shipment. Canada and Mexico. When the quantity is specified in tons or tonnes. 5. Grading Paper stock which is sold under the grade names appearing in the PSI Standards and Practices Circular shall conform to those grading definitions. Insurance and freight payment information should be mutually agreed upon. Seller must use due diligence to ascertain that shipments consist of properly packed paper stock and that shipments are made during the period specified. cancellations and rejections by the Buyer are counter to acceptable good trade practice. Packing Each unit must be sufficiently secured to ensure a satisfactory delivery. Date of Shipment b. The Purchase Agreement Each transaction covering the purchase or sale of paper stock should be confirmed in writing and include agreement on the following items: 1.” In keeping with this.” “C&F. each grade purchased shall be specified in accordance with the grade as defined in the latest Paper Stock Industries Chapter Standards and Practices Circular. Inc. Quantity Where possible. sides and headers may be used to make a satisfactory delivery of the bales but must not be excessive. Shipping Notice A packing list. All loads shall consist entirely of one grade of paper stock unless otherwise agreed to. Voyage Number I. b. 31 Guidelines for Paper Stock: PS-2012—Export Transactions Paper Stock: Export Transactions Preamble These standards and practices apply to paper stock for repulping only and are for use in export transactions from the United States.204. 6. 3. notify party.6 pounds each.” 6.” “C. Shipping Instructions Shipping instructions should be provided by the Buyer at the time of the order.A.” or “CY. a. II. Excessive breakage prior to unloading may be cause for a claim. bales. Transactions may be modified by mutual agreement between Buyer and Seller. Tare If agreed to by the Buyer. 8. 2. skids.I.Paper Stock Export Transactions Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. the order shall be considered completed when aggregate shipments are 5% under or over the quantity ordered. or short tons of 2.e. Acceptance All orders shall be confirmed in writing. 4. Seller shall deliver the quality of paper stock agreed upon but shall not be responsible for the use of the paper or for the manufactured product. the following principles have been established: 1. Paper stock must be loaded in a manner that will minimize shifting and breakage. b. the quantity shall always be specified in terms of a definite number of metric tons of 2. units of each grade shall be kept together in a separate part of the container. boxes. and inspection requirements. Loading Paper stock shall be loaded as follows: a. .S. Shipping Terms Shipping terms shall be indicated with the use of acronyms such as: “F. Fulfillment by the Seller Practices of the Seller shall be in accordance with the following: 1. 2. Steamship Line. Grades Where possible.F. 5. i. 7. Shipping Period The shipping period shall be mutually agreed upon by the Buyer and the Seller. pallets. The Buyer and Seller shall establish minimum container-load weights. Basic to the success of any Buyer-Seller relationship is an atmosphere of “good faith. or bundles should be specified. 2. 3. 3. Method of Invoicing Invoicing instructions shall be clearly stated. Container Number c. documentation. Arbitrary deductions. 7. shipping advice and/or an invoice shall be sent to the Buyer within 72 hours of the vessel sailing. 4. Vessel. rolls.. Pricing and Terms The agreed price and payment terms shall be clearly stated. Any deviation from the grades listed in the simplified Circular should be specified and agreed to by both parties. Information should include: consignee. Packing Unit type. The weight of the skids and other similar materials shall be deducted from a gross invoice weight. Invoicing Invoicing should conform to the instructions on the order and include the following data: a. c. such adjustment shall be made on an average air dry basis. Buyer and Seller should agree on the location of the public carrier’s scale prior to shipment. . 3. b. Require the opportunity to inspect the quality of the material in question. Moisture Content All paper stock must be packed air dry. Weight and Grade Price and Extension Payment Terms The Buyer must protect the shipment from weather or any other elements until the claim is settled. Request that the Buyer agree to submit the claim to arbitration.” the Buyer and Seller shall exchange copies of certified weight in containers. f. advise the Buyer as to which of the following procedures the Seller has decided upon: a. it is recommended that the weight closest to the public carrier’s scale weight shall be assumed to be correct. In the event that negotiation of substantiated rejection for quality results in agreement by the Buyer to accept the shipment. In the event that a rejection for quality stands. IV. then only the demurrage. the records of the other party shall govern. 8. g. Rejection In the event of a rejection. following notification of the rejection—and including 24 hours after the agreement—becomes the liability of the Seller. other than such quantity as may be considered reasonable for laboratory sampling or testing purposes. that portion shall be set aside and the Seller immediately notified. In the event that a discrepancy exceeds those mentioned above as “allowable. h. within five business days. the Buyer shall proceed with the unloading. Ill. 4. any portion of the shipment not visible in the original inspection is not in accordance with specifications. Ownership If the shipment is purchased on a “delivered destination” basis. upon opening the bales finds objectionable materials heretofore not visible. Where excess moisture is present in the shipment. e. Replacement of Shipment In the event that any shipment is rejected due to quality: Whether or not the shipment is to be replaced is to be decided by mutual agreement between Buyer and Seller. Bill of Lading Number Customer’s Order Number Shipper’s Invoice Number Number of Units etc. Unloading After arrival of the shipment. the Buyer shall be responsible for any paper stock used by the Buyer and the freight thereon. Any demurrage accrued on a shipment due to the failure of the Seller to ship in accordance with the order. If at any time within 21 days after receipt of shipment. 2. the Buyer shall immediately notify the Seller before unloading. or if the quality of the stock is not in accordance with specifications agreed to. 5. he shall immediately notify the Seller In the event of any claim. any demurrage accruing on the shipment prior to notification to the Seller shall be the Buyer’s liability. If during the process of unloading.32 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 2008 Paper Stock running Export chapter Transactions head d. it remains the property of the Seller until it is delivered to the Buyer by carrier. Fulfillment by the Buyer The practice of the Buyer shall be in accordance with the following: 1. Weight Discrepancies No debits. In the absence of such records on the part of one of the parties. Miscellaneous Practices 1. 2. Agree with the Buyer to a compromise acceptance and settlement. i. b. the Buyer shall use due diligence to protect all controversial paper stock from external deterioration or contamination. c. the Seller must. In the event that both parties have such records. and errors cannot be determined. the Buyer has the right to request an adjustment. Claims When notified of a claim. A moisture content of 12% is deemed to be air dry. the Buyer is to inspect the contents so far as possible while it is still loaded. Demurrage Charges a. Claims Other Than Quality The Buyer shall within 10 days of unloading notify the Seller of any necessary changes and shall furnish detailed information with regard to these changes. except with respect to quality. Switching and Freight charges Any extra switching or excess freight charges accruing on a shipment due to the failure of the Seller to protect the agreed upon minimum rate or to ship in accordance with the agreement is the liability of the Seller. If the shipment appears to be in accordance with the order and shipping notice. If the shipment does not appear to be in accordance with the order and shipping notices. the Buyer. 3. is the liability of the Seller. shipping notice and order. credits or adjustments shall be issued on any shipment of paper stock when the weight variation is 2% or less. Whenever possible. j. 6. Demurrage accruing prior to and including the day of notification becomes the liability of the Buyer. and is in accordance with the agreement covering the transaction. or skids of finished paper. (1) Residential Mixed Paper Consists of a mixture of various qualities of paper not limited as to type of fiber content. Carbon paper. In the event that Buyer causes shipment to be post­ poned: On instructions of the Buyer. in excess of the amount allowed. multi-material collection programs. Seller shall promptly notify Buyer of option selected. Any materials that may be damaging to equipment. or are in such a form as to be unsuitable for consumption as the grade specified. Inc. Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 2% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 5% (2) Soft Mixed Paper Consists of a clean. the cost of arbitration shall be borne by the party found to be at fault. In all cases. for instance. set-up boxes. Any materials which by their presence in a packing of paper stock. the dispute should be submitted to ISRI arbitration.” Prohibitive Materials The term “Prohibitive Materials” as used throughout this section is defined as: a. a material can be classified as an “Outthrow” in one grade and as a “Prohibitive Material” in another grade. by their presence in a package of paper stock.” b. therefore. for instance. classified as an “Outthrow”. Buyer shall promptly notify Seller of option selected.” 8. or of canceling that portion of the order on which shipment was postponed. Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 5% (3) Hard Mixed Paper (HMP) Consists of a clean. classified as an “Outthrow”. 1 Prohibitive Materials may not exceed /2 of 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 3% V. 9. make the packing unusable as the grade specified. The purpose of this limited list of terms is to help the user better understand specific grade definitions contained within this Circular. is “UNSUITABLE” in Mixed Paper and is.running Paper Stock chapter Export head Transactions Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. whereas it is “UNUSABLE” in White Ledger and in this case is classified as a “Prohibitive Material. Other Acceptable Papers The term “Other Acceptable Papers” as used throughout this section is defined as “all other papers that are deemed acceptable by the buyer and allowed in that buyer’s pack up to the percentage allowed. in excess of the amount allowed. the Buyer shall have the option of extending the time limit of the order by the same number of days of the postponement. Grade Definitions The definitions which follow describe grades as they should be sorted and packed. pose a risk of damage to the equipment. In the event that Buyer causes shipment to be post­ poned: On instructions of the Seller.” Glossary of Terms A supplemental glossary of paper stock terms is located at the end of the Domestic Transactions section. A material can be classified as an “Outthrow” in one grade and as a “Prohibitive Material” in another grade. VI. Note: In connection with Items 8 and 9. 33 7. CONSIDERATION SHOULD BE GIVEN TO THE FACT THAT PAPER STOCK AS SUCH IS A SECONDARY MATERIAL PRODUCED MANUALLY AND MAY NOT BE TECHNICALLY PERFECT. Carbon paper. therefore. Outthrows Outthrows shall be understood to be all papers that are so manufactured or treated or are in such form as to be unsuitable for consumption as the grade specified. 1 Prohibitive Materials may not exceed /2 of 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (5) Mill Wrappers Consists of paper used as outside wrap for rolls. b. Any materials which. normally generated from residential. and similar boxboard products. sorted mixture of various qualities of paper not limited as to type of fiber content. is “UNSUITABLE” in Mixed Paper and is. or of canceling that portion of the order on which shipment was postponed. whereas it is “UNUSABLE” in White Ledger and in this case classified as a “Prohibitive Material. Arbitration In the event of a total disagreement between Buyer and Seller. bundles. Promptness of Shipment a. will make the packaging unusable as the grade specified. the Seller shall have the option of extending the time limit of the order by the same number of days of the postponement. or split in the event of compromise. by their presence in a packing of paper stock. Definitions may not specifically address all types of processes used in the manufacture or recycling of paper products. 1 Prohibitive Materials may not exceed /2 of 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 3% (4) Boxboard Cuttings Consists of new cuttings of paperboard used in the manufacture of folding cartons. sorted mixture of various qualities of paper containing less than 10% groundwood content. Any materials which. Specific requirements should be discussed between Buyer and Seller during negotiations. b. Outthrows The term “Outthrows” as used throughout this section is defined as “all papers that are so manufactured or treated . as determined by the arbitrators. Prohibitive Materials a. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% (22) Mixed Flyleaf Shavings Consists of trim of magazines. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% (21) New Brown Kraft Envelope Cuttings Consists of new unprinted brown kraft envelopes. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives None permitted (10) Magazines (OMG) Consists of coated magazines. This grade is to be relatively free from magazines and contain not more than the normal percentage of rotogravure and colored sections. fresh newspapers. Material has been specially sorted to be free of boxboard. plastic. are not acceptable in this grade. Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 3% Other acceptable papers may not exceed 20% (8) Special News. and may contain the bleed of cover and insert stock as well as beater-dyed paper and solid color printing. containing not more than the normal percentage of rotogravure and colored sections. sheets. unbleached new beverage carrier sheets and cuttings. free of stitched papers. May contain a small percentage of uncoated news-type paper. and wax.34 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 Paper Stock Export Transactions (6) Old Newspaper Consists of sorted newspapers and other acceptable papers as typically generated by voluntary collection and curbside collection programs. cuttings or sheets. This grade may contain magazines. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% . overrun newspapers printed on newsprint. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% (17) Carrier Stock Consists of printed or unprinted. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% (18) New Colored Kraft Consists of new colored kraft cuttings. Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 3% (11) Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) Consists of corrugated containers having liners of either test liner or kraft. and other acceptable papers. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (23) Telephone Directories Consists of clean telephone directories printed for or by telephone directory publishers. May contain wet strength additives. free of stitched papers. not sunburned. or securely tied in bundles. not sunburned. Treated medium or liners. catalogs. 1 Prohibitive Materials may not exceed /2 of 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (13) New Double-Lined Kraft Corrugated Cuttings (DLK) Consists of new corrugated cuttings having liners of either test liner or kraft. and misprint bags. not limited with respect to groundwood. sheets and bag scrap. wood plugs. Prohibitive Materials may not exceed Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% 5% (15) Used Brown Kraft Consists of used brown kraft bags free of objectionable liners and original contents. slabbed or hogged medium. generated from supermarkets and/or industrial or commercial facilities. De-ink Quality (#8 ONP) Consists of sorted. insoluble adhesives. Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 2% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 4% Other acceptable papers may not exceed 30% (7) Regular News. fresh newspapers. and other acceptable papers. butt rolls. uncoated or coated stock. Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 5% (12) Double-Sorted Old Corrugated (DS OCC) Consists of double-sorted corrugated containers. and similar printed materials. single or multiple plies. De-ink Quality (#7 ONP) Consists of sorted. catalogues. inserts and similar printed matter. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% (19) Kraft Grocery Bag (KGB) Consists of new brown kraft bag cuttings. Metal or plastic end caps. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% (20) New Kraft Multi-Wall Bag Consists of new brown kraft multi-wall bag cuttings. Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% Other acceptable papers may not exceed 10% (9) Over-Issue News (OI or OIN) Consists of unused. having liners of test liner or kraft. and textile residues are not acceptable in this grade. sheets and bag scrap free of stitched paper. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1/2 of 1% (24) White Blank News (WBN) Consists of unprinted cuttings and sheets of white newsprint or other uncoated white groundwood paper of similar quality. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (14) Fiber Cores Consists of paper cores made from either recycled paperboard and/or linerboard. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1/2 of 1% (16) Mixed Kraft Cuttings Consists of new brown kraft cuttings. sheets and misprint bags. off-shore corrugated. or sheets of untreated. and inks. 1 Prohibitive Materials may not exceed /2 of 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (41) Manifold White Ledger (MWL) Consists of sheets. This grade may contain white. This grade may contain colored stripes and impact or nonimpact (e. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (26) Publication Blanks (CPB) Consists of unprinted cuttings or sheets of white coated or filled groundwood content paper. shavings. manila and pastel colored file folders. sections. cartons. coated groundwood paper in sheets. All stock must be uncoated and free of nonimpact printing. untreated milk carton stock. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (36) Unsorted Office Paper (UOP) Consists of printed or unprinted paper typically generated in an office environment that may include a document destruction process. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (44) Coated Groundwood Sections (CGS) Consists of printed. printed or unprinted in sheets. catalogs and similar printed matter. Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 2% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 10% (37) Sorted Office Paper (SOP) Consists of paper. not limited with respect to groundwood. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (34) (Grade not currently in use) (35) Semi Bleached Cuttings Consists of sheets and cuttings of unprinted. wax. writing. and inks. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% (27) Coated Flyleaf Shavings Consists of lightly printed trim from magazines. free of unbleached fiber. metallic. Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% . shavings. untreated white groundwood-free paper. untreated.Paper Stock Export Transactions Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. or manila tag. shavings. 35 (25) Groundwood Computer Printout (GW CPO) Consists of groundwood papers which are used in forms manufactured for use in data processing machines. 1 Prohibitive Materials may not exceed /2 of 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (42) (Grade no longer in use) (43) Coated Book Stock (CBS) Consists of coated groundwood-free paper. and cuttings of industriallygenerated printed or unprinted colored or white groundwood-free paper. laser) computer printing.g. coated. guillotined books. bond.. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1/2 of 1% (31) Hard White Envelope Cuttings (HWEC) Consists of groundwood-free cuttings. A reasonable percentage of paper containing fine groundwood may be included. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% (28) Coated Soft White Shavings (SWS) Consists of unprinted. greaseproof lamination. May contain a small percentage of groundwood. coated and uncoated papers. untreated and uncoated white envelope paper. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1/2 of 1% (32) (Grade not currently in use) (33) New Colored Envelope Cuttings Consists of groundwood-free cuttings. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (45) Lightly Printed Bleached Board Cuttings Consists of groundwood-free printed bleached board cuttings. and cuttings of industriallygenerated printed or unprinted white groundwood-free paper. Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 5% (38) (Grade not currently in use) (39) Manifold Colored Ledger (MCL) Consists of sheets. colored. shavings or guillotined books. A percentage of carbonless paper is allowable. uncoated bleachable colored envelope paper. All stock must be uncoated. insert card stock. shavings. May include a small percentage of groundwood computer printout and facsimile paper. and beater-dyed paper may not exceed 2%. as typically generated by offices. adhesives or coatings that are insoluble. 1 Prohibitive Materials may not exceed /2 of 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (46) Printed Bleached Board Consists of groundwood-free misprint sheets. adhesives or coatings that are insoluble. shavings. cartons and cuttings of bleached board. and other paper which has similar fiber and filler content. Inc. The bleed of cover. greaseproof lamination. free from misprint sheets. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% (29) (Grade not currently in use) (30) Hard White Shavings (HWS) Consists of shavings or sheets of unprinted. free from wax. groundwood-free paper such as file folder stock. containing primarily white and colored groundwood-free paper. and uncoated. This grade may not include news quality groundwood paper. shavings or sheets of unprinted. 1 Prohibitive Materials may not exceed /2 of 1% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 2% (40) Sorted White Ledger (SWL) Consists of uncoated. uncoated or coated stock. guillotined books and cuttings. metallic. shavings and sheets of white groundwood-free printing paper. printed or unprinted sheets. and cuttings of white groundwood-free ledger. etc. Cuttings with slight bleed may be included. and other coatings that are insoluble. Must be free of coatings or inks that are insoluble. they are being listed with appropriate grade numbers for easy reference. untreated printed plates and sheets. printed one-side aseptic and gable-top cartons containing no less than 70% bleached chemical fiber and may contain up to 6% aluminum foil and 24% PE film. and it is recommended that purchase be made based on sample. poly. the amount of polycoating. greaseproof lamination and adhesives or coatings that are insoluble. are not included in the regular grades of paper stock. hot melt glue). cup die cuts. and misprint sheets of coated or uncoated cup base stock. poly.. which would refer to such factors as the type of wet strength agent used. it is recognized that many mills have special equipment and are able to utilize large quantities of these grades. The specification for each grade should be determined between Buyer and Seller. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1/2 of 1% (51) Printed Bleached Plate Stock Consists of groundwood-free bleached coated or uncoated. the presence of wet strength. untreated bleached board cuttings. sheets or rolls. These specialty grades are as follows: 1—S 2—S 3—S 4—S 5—S 6—S 7—S 8—S 9—S 10—S 11—S 12—S 13—S 14—S 15—S 16—S 17—S 18—S 19—S 20—S 21—S 22—S 23—S 24—S 25—S 26—S 27—S 28—S 29—S 30—S 31—S 32—S 33—S 34—S 35—S 36—S White Waxed Cup Cuttings Printed Waxed Cup Cuttings Poly Coated Cup Stock Polycoated Bleached Kraft—Unprinted Polycoated Bleached Kraft—Printed Polycoated Milk Carton Stock Polycoated Diaper Stock Polycoated Boxboard Cuttings (This Grade No Longer in Use) Printed and/or Unprinted Bleached Sulphate Containing Foil Waxed Corrugated Cuttings Wet Strength Corrugated Cuttings (This Number Not Currently in Use) Beer Carton Scrap Contaminated Bag Scrap Insoluble Glued Free Sheet Paper and/or Board (IGS) White Wet Strength Scrap Brown Wet Strength Scrap Printed and/or Colored Wet Strength Scrap File Stock (This Number Not Currently in Use) Ruled White Flyleaf Shavings Containing Hot Melt Glue (This Number Not Currently in Use) Books with Covers (This Number Not Currently in Use) (This Number Not Currently in Use) (This Number Not Currently in Use) (Not currently in use) Plastic Windowed Envelopes Textile Boxes Printed TMP Unprinted TMP Manila Tabulating Cards Sorted Colored Ledger Computer Printout (CPO) . Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1/2 of 1% (49) #2 Printed Bleached Cup Stock (#2 Cup) Consists of printed. Must be free of wax. free from wax. plastic. untreated and unprinted plate cuttings and sheets.e. polycoatings. Glues must be water soluble. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% (52) Aseptic Packaging and Gable-Top Cartons Consists of liquid packaging board containers including empty. the percentage of wax. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% (50) Unprinted Bleached Plate Stock Consists of groundwood-free bleached coated or uncoated. Prohibitive Materials may not exceed 2% Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 5% Specialty Grades The grades listed below are produced and traded in carload and truckload quantities throughout the United States. However. and because of certain characteristics (i. Since many paper mills around the world do use these specialty grades.36 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 2008 Paper Stock Export Transactions (47) Unprinted Bleached Board Consists of groundwood-free unprinted. polyethylene (PE)-coated. The Paper Stock Industries Chapter of ISRI is not establishing specific specifications. Must be free of wax. untreated formed cups. Prohibitive Materials None permitted Outthrows plus prohibitives may not exceed 1% (48) #1 Bleached Cup Stock (#1 Cup) Consists of untreated cuttings or sheets of coated or uncoated cup base stock. whether it is on top of or under the printing. foil. carbon paper. and other coatings that are insoluble. used. ties. hazardous materials. Normally used to hold liquids and emptied by pouring. and paper. General Shipments should be essentially free of dirt. or straps shall be made of non-rusting or corroding material. Quality of the baled plastic is the primary factor which determines the value. construction products (included in ISO 15270) and industrial equipment (included in ISO 15270) Flake A generic term that refers to size and shape. but over-compression may adversely affect the ability of a Buyer to separate. rejection. sort. or charge back. Initial specifications refer only to bottles. This material has no set shape or form. Bale Density Bales shall be compressed to a minimum density of 10 pounds per cubic foot and a maximum density to be determined by individual contract between Buyer and Seller. 37 Guidelines for Plastic Scrap: P-2012 Baled Recycled Plastic Scrap Commercial Guidelines General Information Commercial Guidelines for Baled Recycled Plastic Scrap were developed to provide industry-wide quality standards. Guidelines for those products may be added at a later date.Guidelines for Plastic Scrap Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. Typically baled and not granulated. Durable Goods Electrical and electronic equipment. glass. Purge Plastic that has been melted and has hardened. Allowable Contamination Unspecified materials must not exceed 2% of total bale weight. They will also focus suppliers of such material on the quality requirements of their customers. These standards will facilitate commodity trading of these materials. Every effort should be made to store the material above ground and under cover. Plastic Bottle A rigid container which is designed with a neck that is smaller than the body. Bale Tying Material Bale wires. Inc. Liquids Plastic containers/materials should be empty and dry when baled. The bale should be free of any free flowing liquid of any type. Postconsumer Products generated by a business or consumer that have served their intended end use and have been separated or diverted from the solid waste stream for the purpose of recycling. Types and grades included in the bale to be agreed to by buyer and seller. handling.” Such materials will render the bale “non-specification” and may cause some customers to reject the entire shipment. They are unacceptable and may result in downgrading. Increased density may improve transportation efficiency. The plastic must not have been damaged by ultraviolet exposure. and reprocess the material. Prohibited Material Certain materials are understood to be specified as “prohibited. and medical waste. Bale Integrity Bale integrity must be maintained through loading. stones. Densified Material that is compressed through mechanical means. These may include plastic materials which have a deleterious effect on each other when reprocessed. The reduced percentage will vary depending upon the amount and type of contamination. Definitions for Plastic Materials Baled Loose material that is compressed and bound together. A good faith effort on the part of the supplier will be made to include only rinsed bottles which have closures removed. mud. automobiles (called “transportation equipment” in ISO 15270). . Mixed Load Plastic Shredded plastic that contains various types of resins and requires mechanical sorting to reach final specification. grease. Distorted or broken bales are difficult to handle. and storage. flammable liquids and/or their containers. Typically applies to foam (purged) and film (turned into “popcorn”). Product These guidelines are designed with the potential for dealing with all recycled plastic in bale form. shipping. Densified material is typically sent on for additional processing. Bales which contain over 2% will be subjected to reduction in the contracted price of the material as well as charges for disposal of the contaminants. Typically consists of plastic bottles or plastic film typically ground into a chip. Plastic Film A thin flexible sheet which does not hold a particular shape when unsupported. and materials such as agricultural chemicals. appliances. The code framework allows for generation of guidelines for all types of plastic packaging materials (including rigids and flexibles) with room for expansion to other plastic products and resins including those which are used to produce durable goods. which can vary from about 15% to about 90% depending on the type of durable goods and the steps taken in the metal separation process. color and type.38 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 2008 Guidelines running for Plastic chapterScrap head Recovered Plastic Plastic materials which have been recovered or diverted from the solid waste stream. wood. Regrind A generic term that refers to hard rigid plastic typically ground into a chip. film.” The mixture can contain plastics. The typical upper size can be between 3” to 12”. Shred Size reduced material. Shredded Plastic Generic term. dirt. textiles. rubber. characteristics should be agreed to between buyer and seller. It can be used in extrusion or molding processes. rocks. . paper. characteristics should be agreed to between buyer and seller. Size range. The predominant single material is often plastic. Shredder Residue The remaining mixture after the majority of metals have been recovered from durable goods “shred. although in some cases the upper size can be as small as about 1”. Typically contains 90% plastic content. Does not include materials generated from and commonly reused within an original manufacturing process. Typically consists of material that is the same grade. Size range. Material that contains a high plastic content. Rigid Plastic Container A package (formed or molded container) which maintains its shape when empty and unsupported. Recycled Plastic Plastics composed of either post-consumer or recovered material or both. wires and other metals missed during the metal recovery process. glass. crates. Non-bottle containers may consist of items such as cups. postconsumer #2 HDPE containers from household products typically collected in residential recycling programs. Glass bottles and tin or aluminum cans are not allowed. trays. toys. Glass bottles and tin or aluminum cans are not allowed in this grade. pails. PET Mixed Bottles Consists of mixed. orange juice. Product: Bottles only Source: Postconsumer material Contamination: Total allowed—2% listed below n Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material n Injection grade (examples include Tupperware) n Colored material General: Refer to the General Information section for more information Mixed Unsorted 1-7 Bottles and Containers This grade primarily consists of PET bottles and HDPE bottles from residential recycling programs in which no positive sorting of any bottles has occurred and only the Mixed Bulky Rigid Plastics have been removed. Product: Bottles only Source: Postconsumer material Contamination: Total allowed—2% listed below n Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material n Injection grade (examples include butter tubs. Motor oil and herbicide/insecticide bottles are not allowed.l n Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material General: Refer to the General Information section for more information Mixed Sorted 3-7 Bottles and Containers This grade primarily consists of mixed bottles and containers from residential recycling programs in which most of the PET bottles. Should be free of colored containers (including white) as well as any wide-mouth containers. and tubs. drums. shampoo bottles. refuse totes. Thermoform container content subject to agreement between buyer and seller. HDPE bottles. and labels are acceptable. but preferred. Inc. trays. buckets. toys. pails. etc. or crates) General: Refer to the General Information section for more information HDPE Mixed Color Bottles Consists of mixed colored. Product: Mixed household items Source: Postconsumer material Contamination: Total allowed—2% listed below n Bulky rigid plastic such as crates. n Caps. or crates) General: Refer to the General Information section for more information HDPE Natural Bottles Consists of uncolored. Examples include milk. etc. Product: Mixed household items Source: Postconsumer material Contamination: Total allowed—2% listed below n Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material General: Refer to the General Information section for more information . clamshells. enclosures. buckets. n Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material General: Refer to the General Information section for more information Mixed Bulky Rigid Plastics This grade primarily consists of non-bottle PE and PP bulky rigid plastic items such as plastic drums. n Product need not be washed. Should be free of wide-mouth containers such as margarine or whipped cream tubs. and tubs. furniture. This grade may include some PET and HDPE but primarily consists of all leftover plastics materials remaining after they have been picked out. toys. Examples include detergent. and Mixed Bulky Rigid Plastics have been positively sorted out. and other food and beverage containers. milk jugs. or ammonia bottles. baskets. postconsumer #2 HDPE containers from household products typically collected in residential recycling programs. 39 Common issues for this category: The following list applies to all materials listed in this category. buckets. postconsumer PET food and beverage bottles and jars from curbside collection programs. Product: Mixed household items Source: Postconsumer material Contamination: Total allowed—2% listed below n Bulky rigid plastics such as crates. furniture. yogurt cups. Product: Bottles only Source: Postconsumer material Contamination: Total allowed—2% listed below n Non-specified plastic or non-plastic material n Injection grade (examples include buckets. Acceptable materials include soda bottles. This grade should not contain any mixed 1-7 bottles and containers.running chapter Guidelines for Plastic head Scrap Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. and shampoo bottles. clamshells. May include up to 30% green tinted bottles. and lawn furniture typically collected ina residential recycling MRF. vinegar. Herbicide/insecticide bottles are not allowed. buckets. Non-bottle containers may consist of items such as cups. drums. mouse. diving. treating. Electronic Scrap Definitions The following E-Recycling definitions will facilitate a more consistent language for both domestic as well as international transactions. or alleviating illness. “E-Demanufacturing” Demanufacturing is the process of separating EOL electronic products (electronic materials) into metallic and nonmetallic parts that can be reused or recycled. preventing. running. “E-Dismantler” Dismantler is a person who engages in the manual demanufacturing of EOL electronic products (electronic materials) to reuse or recycle components and commodities contained within. Transactions covering shipments to or from other countries may be in accordance with these standards and may be modified by mutual agreement between Buyer and Seller.40 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 Guidelines for Electronics Scrap Guidelines for Electronics Scrap: ES-2012 Electronics Scrap Commercial Guidelines for Electronics Scrap were developed to provide industry-wide quality standards. injury or disability Monitoring and control instruments including: Smoke detectors Heating regulators Thermostats Measuring. screen and keyboard included) Laptop computers (CPU. images or other information by telecommunications . monitoring. rowing. screen and keyboard included) Notebook computers Notepad computers Printers Copying equipment Electrical and electronic typewriters Pocket and desk calculators Other products and equipment for the collection. Ira control panels) “E-Recycling” E-Recycling is any process by which End-of-Life (EOL) electronic products which would otherwise become solid waste are collected. Consumer electronic equipment including: Radio sets Television sets Video cameras Video recorders Eli-h recorders Audio amplifiers Musical instruments and other products or equipment for the purpose of recording or reproducing sound or images. mouse. weighing or adjusting appliances for household or as laboratory equipment Other monitoring and control instruments used in industrial installations (e. reused or processed and returned to use in the form of raw materials or products.g. including signals or other technologies for the distribution of sound and image by telecommunications Toys. These products are represented by any of the following categories of electronic products: IT and telecommunications electronic equipment including: Centralized data processing: Mainframes Minicomputers Printer units Personal computing: Personal computers (CPU. separated. These standards will facilitate commodity transactions domestically and internationally. etc. storage. processing. Sports equipment with electric or electronic components Coin slot machines Medical devices (except all implanted and infected products and radioactive components) including: Radiotherapy equipment Cardiology Dialysis Pulmonary ventilators Nuclear medicine Laboratory equipment or in-vitro diagnostics Analyzers Freezers Fertilization tests Other appliances for detecting. “End-of-Life Electronic Products” EOL Electronic Products are either obsolete for their intended purpose or no longer useful by the current user and lack any significant market value as an operational unit. presentation or communication of information by electronic means User terminals and systems Facsimile Telex Telephones Pay telephones Cordless telephones Cellular telephones Answering systems Other products or equipment for transmitting sound. leisure and sports electronic equipment including: Electric trains or car racing sets Hand-held video game consoles Video games Computers for biking. EM2-90 means the material contains approximately 90% nonferrous metal content). EM5—Iron Frag Shall consist of shredded No.g. EM1—Eddy-Current (EC) Aluminum Shall consist of the shredded aluminum fraction generated by EC separation of electronic products being predominately aluminum. 2%. 200 ppm. ESG 1-Jimbo—Intact CRT’s Intact CRT’s with or without the steel implosion band. 1 and whole No. and 207 Guidelines for Ferrous Scrap. Aluminum–0. 41 “E-Dismantling” Dismantling is the manual demanufacturing of EOL electronic products (electronic materials) to reuse or recycle components and commodities contained within. Bulk density to be a minimum of 30 pounds per cubic foot (subject to terms between buyer and seller). EM2—Eddy-Current (EC) Scrap Shall consist of a combination of nonferrous metals that should be predominately aluminum but may contain statistically significant percentages of zinc or other nonferrous metals.0% by weight and 1/8” in size. of which no more than 1% shall be rubber and plastics. Iron–2.50% by weight and 1/8” in size. 2 wrought iron and/or steel scrap and No. Typically sold on an assay basis and classified into different categories denominated by the gold levels contained in the material. All the specifications below are subject to final terms and conditions as agreed between buyer and seller. consult the general aluminum scrap specifications. Any variation to be sold by special arrangement between buyer and seller. Copper–1. Maximum acceptable metal contamination: aluminum. To be free of excessively oxidized material and any sealed or pressurized items.50% by weight and 1/8” maximum size. . ESG 3-Jacamo—Sinter Grade CRT Glass Sinter Grade CRT Glass-Plastic–0. Any variation to be sold by special arrangement between Buyer and Seller.0% by weight and 3” maximum size. Glass to be the balance by weight and shall have a maximum size of 1/4”. selling.25% by weight and 1/8” maximum size. 2 whole wrought iron and/or steel scrap and No. selling. Inc. Glass shall be the balance and 6” maximum in size.Guidelines for Electronics Scrap Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. 1 and No. Material may contain agreed-upon amounts of zinc and copper but shall not contain more than a total 5% maximum of nonmetallics. Refer also to 210 and 211 Guidelines for Ferrous Scrap.“E-Processor” Processor is a person who engages in the mechanical demanufacturing of EOL electronic products (electronic materials) to reuse or recycle various commodities contained within.1 busheling from the manual dismantling of electronic products. and beryllium. 204. ESG-CRT Glass Cullet CRT Glass Cullet Specifications—This specification includes CRT’s that are cullet size of approximately 3 to 5 inches and prepared for glass to glass recycling. and trading of electronic products (electronic materials) without demanufacturing. ESG 2-Jamers—Furnace Grade CRT Glass Furnace Grade CRT Glass-Plastic–0. Major classifications are: 1) <50 grams per mt 2) <200 g/mt 3) >200 g/mt EM4—Light Iron Shall consist of whole No. EM3—Circuitboards and Shredded Circuitboards From the Processing of End-of-Life Electronics Shall consist of whole or shredded copper/precious metalbearing populated or unpopulated circuitboards from the manual dismantling of electronic products. 1 busheling from end-of-life electronic product processing systems.0% by weight and 1/8” in size. Material must be free of projection lenses with oil or aluminum frame. For aluminum streams that contain less than 85% aluminum. Note: Refer to ISRI nonferrous specification for Zorba.50% by weight and 1/8” maximum size. Other elements subject to agreement between buyer and seller.0% by weight and 6” maximum size. and trading of electronic products (electronic materials) without demanufacturing. “E-Dismantling” Dismantling is the manual demanufacturing of EOL electronic products (electronic materials) to reuse or recycle components and commodities contained within. 2%. Material to be bought/sold under this guideline shall be identified as EM2 with a number to follow indicating the estimated percentage of nonferrous metal (e. Copper yoke must be removed. Bulk density to be a minimum of 30 pounds per cubic foot and subject to terms between buyer and seller. Copper–2. May also consist of shredded circuitboards from end-of-life electronic product processing systems with a maximum piece size of 2 inches. magnesium.. Electronics Scrap Glass—ESG Preface: The following metals specifications are directed to processing plants generating value-added commodities for consumers producing metal products. Maximum plastic content: 40%. “E-Broker” Broker is a person who engages in the buying. “E-Brokering” Brokering is the buying. At least 50% of the Glass Component must be less than 1/8” in size. “E-Processing” Processing is the mechanical demanufacturing of EOL electronic products (electronic materials) to recover various commodities contained within. May also be screened to permit description by specific size ranges. Note: Refer to ISRI nonferrous specifications for Tweak or Twitch. Refer also to 200. ferrous. Aluminum–0. 5%. 1%. Iron­ –5. zinc. Electronics Scrap Metals—EM Note: Specifications for clean aluminum scrap produced by demanufacturing or pretreating EOL scrap prior to shredding can be found under ISRI Guidelines for Nonferrous Scrap. Electronics Scrap Plastics—ESP Loose Plastics—Postconsumer Sources ESP—1 ESP—2 ESP—3 ESP—4 Loose Mixed Plastics Loose TV Plastics Loose Computer Plastics Loose Single-Resin Plastics Material Plastic parts from electrical Plastic parts from electrical and electronic products and electronic products Source Residential or commercial Residential or commercial Material origin All > 90% by weight from disassembled TV sets Plastic resin type All All Bulk density Varies Varies Size N/a N/a Shipping Gaylords/ or larger bulk Gaylords/ or larger bulk Quality Color All All Haz mat No haz mat or med waste No haz mat or med waste Moisture No free-flowing liquid No free-flowing liquid Flame retardant Fr or non-fr Fr or non-fr Contamination: Painted/coated < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight Laminated < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight Metals < 10% of mat’ls by weight < 10% of mat’ls by weight Dirt < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight Total non-plastics < 10% cumulative by weight < 10% cumulative by weight Plastic parts from electrical and electronic products Residential or commercial > 90% by weight from disassembled PC monitors. frit and metals. CPUs. PVC Varies N/a Gaylords/ or larger bulk Light or mixed No haz mat or med waste No free-flowing liquid Fr or non-fr < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 10% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 10% cumulative by weight . frit and metals. ESG 5-CRT 2 Dirty Mixed Cullet with Metals—when the cullet contains both panel and funnel glass with mixed metals. ESG 7-CRT 4 Dirty Panel Cullet—when the cullet is only panel glass. PPE. PC/ABS. HIPS. ESG 6-CRT 3 Dirty Funnel Cullet—when the cullet is only funnel glass. & keyboards All Varies N/a Gaylords/ or larger bulk Light or mixed No haz mat or med waste No free-flowing liquid Fr or non-fr < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 10% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 10% cumulative by weight Plastic parts from electrical and electronic products Residential or commercial > 90% by weight single target resin type ABS. ESG 9-CRT 6 Clean Funnel Cullet—when the funnel cullet has been cleaned of all coatings.42 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 Guidelines for Electronics Scrap ESG 4-CRT 1 Dirty Mixed Cullet—when the cullet contains both panel and funnel glass. ESG 8-CRT 5 Clean Mixed Cullet—when the panel and funnel cullet have been cleaned of all coatings. PC. printers. frit and metals. ESG 10-CRT 7 Clean Panel Cullet—when the panel cullet has been cleaned of all coatings. excess Rejected parts.Guidelines for Electronics Scrap Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. HIPS. CPUs. suppliers Manufacturers. suppliers Manufacturers. or other plastic scrap Minimum 95% by weight one of the following target resins: ABS. excess inventory. PPE. suppliers Rejected parts. or other plastic scrap plastic scrap plastic scrap Plastic resin type All All All Bulk density Varies Varies Varies Size N/a N/a N/a Shipping Gaylords/ or larger bulk Gaylords/ or larger bulk Gaylords/ or larger bulk Quality Color All All Light or mixed Haz mat No haz mat or med waste No haz mat or med waste No haz mat or med waste Moisture No free-flowing liquid No free-flowing liquid No free-flowing liquid Flame retardant Fr or non-fr Fr or non-fr Fr or non-fr Contamination: Painted/coated 0% of mat’ls by weight 0% of mat’ls by weight 0% of mat’ls by weight Laminated 0% of mat’ls by weight 0% of mat’ls by weight 0% of mat’ls by weight Metals < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight Dirt < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight Total non-plastics < 2% cumulative by weight < 2% cumulative by weight < 2% cumulative by weight Plastic parts from electrical and electronic products Manufacturers. suppliers and/or molders and/or molders serving and/or molders serving PC & and/or molders TV manufacturers peripherals manufacturers Material origin Rejected parts. HIPS. PVC Minimum 20 lbs/cu ft Maximum dimension 72” Strapped Light or mixed No haz mat or med waste No free-flowing liquid Fr or non-fr < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 10% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 10% cumulative by weight . excess inventory. PC/ABS. or other inventory. PPE. 43 Loose Plastics—Postindustrial Sources ESP—5 ESP—6 ESP—7 ESP—8 Loose Mixed Plastics Loose TV Plastics Loose Computer Plastics Loose Single-Resin Plastics Material Plastic parts from electrical Plastic parts from electrical Plastic parts from electrical and electronic products and electronic products and electronic products Source Manufacturers. or PVC Varies N/a Gaylords/ or larger bulk Light or mixed No haz mat or med waste No free-flowing liquid Fr or non-fr 0% of mat’ls by weight 0% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% cumulative by weight Baled Plastics—Postconsumer Sources ESP—9 ESP—10 ESP—11 ESP—12 Baled Mixed Plastics Baled TV Plastics Baled Computer Plastics Baled Single-Resin Plastics Material Plastic parts from electrical Plastic parts from electrical Plastic parts from electrical and electronic products and electronic products and electronic products and electronic products Source Residential or commercial Residential or commercial Residential or commercial Material origin All > 90% by weight from > 90% by weight from dissembled TV sets dissembled PC monitors. PC. Inc. PC. excess Rejected parts. PC/ABS. & keyboards Plastic resin type All All All Bulk density Minimum 20 lbs/cu ft Minimum 20 lbs/cu ft Minimum 20 lbs/cu ft Size Maximum dimension 72” Maximum dimension 72” Maximum dimension 72” Shipping Strapped Strapped Strapped Quality Color Light or mixed Light or mixed Light or mixed Haz mat No haz mat or med waste No haz mat or med waste No haz mat or med waste Moisture No free-flowing liquid No free-flowing liquid No free-flowing liquid Flame retardant Fr or non-fr Fr or non-fr Fr or non-fr Contamination: Painted/coated < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight Laminated < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight Metals < 10% of mat’ls by weight < 10% of mat’ls by weight < 10% of mat’ls by weight Dirt < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight Total non-plastics < 10% cumulative by weight < 10% cumulative by weight < 10% cumulative by weight Plastic parts from electrical Residential or commercial > 90% by weight single target resin type ABS. printers. or other inventory. excess Rejected parts. Bulk density Minimum 15 lbs/cu ft Minimum 15 lbs/cu ft Minimum 15 lbs/cu ft Size 4” minus 4” minus 4” minus Shipping Gaylords or bulk Gaylords or bulk Gaylords or bulk Quality Color Light or mixed Light or mixed Light or mixed Haz mat No haz mat or med waste No haz mat or med waste No haz mat or med waste Moisture No free-flowing liquid No free-flowing liquid No free-flowing liquid Flame retardant Fr or non-fr Fr or non-fr Fr or non-fr Contamination: Painted/coated < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight Laminated < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight Metals < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight Dirt < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight Total Non-plastics < 10% cumulative by weight < 10% cumulative by weight < 10% cumulative by weight Plastic parts from electrical and electronic products Residential or commercial > 90% by weight single target resin type Minimum 95% by weight one of PC. Bulk density Minimum 8 lbs/cu ft Minimum 8 lbs/cu ft Minimum 8 lbs/cu ft Size Maximum dimension 72” Maximum dimension 72” Maximum dimension 72” Shipping Strapped Strapped Strapped Quality Color Light or mixed Light or mixed Light or mixed Haz mat No haz mat or med waste No haz mat or med waste No haz mat or med waste Moisture No free-flowing liquid No free-flowing liquid No free-flowing liquid Flame retardant Fr or non-fr Fr or non-fr Fr or non-fr Contamination: Painted/coated 0% of mat’ls by weight 0% of mat’ls by weight 0% of mat’ls by weight Laminated 0% of mat’ls by weight 0% of mat’ls by weight 0% of mat’ls by weight Metals < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight Dirt < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight Total non-plastics < 2% cumulative by weight < 2% cumulative by weight < 2% cumulative by weight Shredded Plastics—Postconsumer Sources ESP—17 ESP—18 ESP—19 ESP—20 Shredded Mixed Plastics Shredded TV Plastics Shredded Computer Plastics Shredded Sorted Plastics Material Plastic parts from electrical Plastic parts from electrical Plastic parts from electrical and electronic products and electronic products and electronic products Source Residential or commercial Residential or commercial Residential or commercial Material origin All > 90% by weight from > 90% by weight from dissembled TV sets dissembled PC monitors. excess Rejected parts. or PVC Minimum 15 lbs/cu ft 4” minus Gaylords or bulk Light or mixed No haz mat or med waste No free-flowing liquid Fr or non-fr < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 10% cumulative by weight­ Plastic parts from electrical and electronic products Manufacturers. PPE. printers. excess inventory or other plastic inventory or other plastic inventory or other plastic scrap scrap scrap Plastic resin type All All All the following target resins: ABS. HIPS. suppliers Manufacturers. & keyboards Plastic resin type All All All the following target resins: ABS. PC/ABS. suppliers Manufacturers. or PVC Minimum 8 lbs/cu ft Maximum dimension 72” Strapped Light or mixed No haz mat or med waste No free-flowing liquid Fr or non-fr 0% of mat’ls by weight 0% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% cumulative by weight . or other plastic scrap Minimum 95% by weight one of PC.44 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 2008 Guidelines for Electronics Scrap Baled Plastics—Postindustrial Sources ESP—13 ESP—14 ESP—15 ESP—16 Baled Mixed Plastics Baled TV Plastics Baled Computer Plastics Baled Single-Resin Plastics Material Plastic parts from electrical Plastic parts from electrical Plastic parts from electrical and electronic products and electronic products and electronic products Source Manufacturers. PC/ABS. CPUs. suppliers and/or molders and/or molders serving TV and/or molders serving PC & and/or molders manufacturers peripherals manufacturers Material origin Rejected parts. PPE. excess inventory. suppliers Rejected parts. HIPS. Inc.& keyboards Plastic resin type All All All Bulk density Minimum 25 lbs/cu ft Minimum 25 lbs/cu ft Minimum 25 lbs/cu ft Size 3/8” minus 3/8” minus 3/8” minus Shipping Gaylords or bulk Gaylords or bulk Gaylords or bulk Quality Color Light or mixed Light or mixed Light or mixed Haz mat No haz mat or med waste No haz mat or med waste No haz mat or med waste Moisture No free-flowing liquid No free-flowing liquid No free-flowing liquid Flame retardant Fr or non-fr Fr or non-fr Fr or non-fr Contamination: Painted/coated < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight Laminated < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight Metals < 0.5% of mat’ls by weight < 0. PVC Minimum 25 lbs/cu ft 3/8” minus Gaylords or bulk Light or mixed No haz mat or med waste No free-flowing liquid Fr or non-fr < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 0. CPUs. suppliers Manufacturers. 45 Shredded Plastics—Postindustrial Sources ESP—21 ESP—22 ESP—23 ESP—24 Shredded Mixed Plastics Shredded TV Plastics Shredded Computer Plastics Shredded Sorted Plastics Material Plastic parts from electrical Plastic parts from electrical Plastic parts from electrical and electronic products and electronic products and electronic products Source Manufacturers. PC/ABS. suppliers Manufacturers.5% of mat’ls by weight < 0.5% of mat’ls by weight Dirt < 0. PPE. PC.Guidelines for Electronics Scrap Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. excess Rejected parts. suppliers and/or moulders and/or moulders serving and/or moulders serving PC TV manufacturers Material origin Rejected parts.5% of mat’ls by weight < 0. excess inventory. excess inventory. or other inventory. HIPS.5% of mat’ls by weight Total non-plastics < 1% cumulative by weight < 1% cumulative by weight < 1% cumulative by weight Plastic parts from electrical and electronic products Residential or commercial > 90% by weight single target resin type ABS. PC/ABS. or other plastic scrap Minimum 95% by weight one of PC.5% of mat’ls by weight < 1% cumulative by weight . or other plastic scrap plastic scrap plastic scrap Plastic resin type All All All the following target resins: ABS. excess Rejected parts. suppliers and/or moulders & peripherals manufacturers Rejected parts. PPE. printers. HIPS.5% of mat’ls by weight < 0. or PVC Minimum 10 lbs/cu ft 4” minus Gaylords or bulk Light or mixed No haz mat or med waste No free-flowing liquid Fr or non-fr 0% of mat’ls by weight 0% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% cumulative by weight­ Granulated Plastics—Postconsumer Sources ESP—25 ESP—26 ESP—27 ESP—28 Granulated Mixed Plastics Granulated TV Plastic Granulated Computer Plastic Granulated Sorted Plastic Material Plastic parts from electrical Plastic parts from electrical Plastic parts from electrical and electronic products and electronic products and electronic products Source Residential or commercial Residential or commercial Residential or commercial Material origin All > 90 % by wt from > 90 % by wt from disassembled TV sets disassembled PC monitors. Bulk density Minimum 10 lbs/cu ft Minimum 10 lbs/cu ft Minimum 10 lbs/cu ft Size 4” minus 4” minus 4” minus Shipping Gaylords or bulk Gaylords or bulk Gaylords or bulk Quality Color Light or mixed Light or mixed Light or mixed Haz mat No haz mat or med waste No haz mat or med waste No haz mat or med waste Moisture No free-flowing liquid No free-flowing liquid No free-flowing liquid Flame retardant Fr or non-fr Fr or non-fr Fr or non-fr Contamination: Painted/coated 0% of mat’ls by weight 0% of mat’ls by weight 0% of mat’ls by weight Laminated 0% of mat’ls by weight 0% of mat’ls by weight 0% of mat’ls by weight Metals < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight Dirt < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight < 2% of mat’ls by weight Total non-plastics < 2% cumulative by weight < 2% cumulative by weight < 2% cumulative by weight Plastic parts from electrical and electronic products Manufacturers. or other inventory.5% of mat’ls by weight < 0. PPE. suppliers Manufacturers.5% of mat’ls by weight < 1% cumulative by weight Cleaned Granulated Plastics with Density Separation— Postindustrial Sources ESP—34 Cleaned Granulate w/Density Separation Material Source Material origin Plastic resin type Bulk density Size Shipping Quality Color Haz mat Moisture Flame retardant Contamination: Painted/coated Laminated Metals Dirt Total non-plastics Plastic parts from electrical and electronic products Manufacturers. PC.1% of mat’ls by weight < 0.46 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 2008 Guidelines running for Electronics chapterScrap head Granulated Plastics—Postindustrial Sources ESP—29 ESP—30 ESP—31 ESP—32 Granulated Mixed Plastics Granulated TV Plastic Granulated Computer Plastic Granulated Sorted Plastic Material Plastic parts from electrical Plastic parts from electrical Plastic parts from electrical and electronic products and electronic products and electronic products Source Manufacturers.1% cumulative by weight Plastic parts from electrical and electronic products Manufacturers.1% of mat’ls by weight < 0. or other plastic scrap Minimum 99% by weight one of the following target resins: ABS.1% of mat’ls by weight < 0. or PVC Minimum 25 lbs/cu ft 3/8” minus Gaylords or bulk Light or mixed No haz mat or med waste No free-flowing liquid Fr or non-fr 0% of mat’ls by weight 0% of mat’ls by weight < 0. suppliers Manufacturers. PPE.5% of mat’ls by weight Dirt < 0. suppliers and/or molders Rejected parts.5% of mat’ls by weight < 0. excess inventory. PC. or PVC Minimum 12 lbs/cu ft 3/8” minus Gaylords or bulk Light or mixed No haz mat or med waste No free-flowing liquid Fr or non-fr < 0% of mat’ls by weight < 0% of mat’ls by weight < 0. excess Rejected parts.1% cumulative by weight . PC/ABS. HIPS.1% of mat’ls by weight < 0. excess inventory or other plastic inventory or other plastic inventory or other plastic scrap scrap scrap Plastic resin type All All All the following target resins: ABS. HIPS. excess inventory or other plastic scrap Minimum 95% by weight one of PC. HIPS. suppliers and/or molders Rejected parts.5% of mat’ls by weight < 0.5% of mat’ls by weight Total non-plastics < 1% cumulative by weight < 1% cumulative by weight < 1% cumulative by weight Cleaned Granulated Plastics with Density Separation— Postconsumer Sources ESP—33 Cleaned Granulate w/Density Separation Material Source Material origin Plastic resin type Bulk density Size Shipping Quality Color Haz mat Moisture Flame retardant Contamination: Painted/coated Laminated Metals Dirt Total non-plastics Plastic parts from electrical and electronic products Residential or commercial Sources > 99% by weight single target resin type ABS.5% of mat’ls by weight < 0. PC/ABS.5% of mat’ls by weight < 0.5% of mat’ls by weight < 0. Bulk density Minimum 12 lbs/cu ft Minimum 12 lbs/cu ft Minimum 12 lbs/cu ft Size 3/8” minus 3/8” minus 3/8” minus Shipping Gaylords or bulk Gaylords or bulk Gaylords or bulk Quality Color Light or mixed Light or mixed Light or mixed Haz mat No haz mat or med waste No haz mat or med waste No haz mat or med waste Moisture No free-flowing liquid No free-flowing liquid No free-flowing liquid Flame retardant Fr or non-fr Fr or non-fr Fr or non-fr Contamination: Painted/coated < 0% of mat’ls by weight < 0% of mat’ls by weight < 0% of mat’ls by weight Laminated < 0% of mat’ls by weight < 0% of mat’ls by weight < 0% of mat’ls by weight Metals < 0. suppliers and/or molders and/or molders serving TV and/or molders serving PC & manufacturers peripherals manufacturers Material origin Rejected parts. PC/ABS. or PVC Minimum 12 lbs/cu ft 3/8” minus Gaylords or bulk Light or mixed No haz mat or med waste No free-flowing liquid Fr or non-fr 0% of mat’ls by weight 0% of mat’ls by weight < 0. PPE. excess Rejected parts. ä at least 90% must be larger than 1/2”. TDM 5–C ä All material must be smaller than 8”. and other non-tire materials. ä maximum of 2” protrusion of steel. ä at least 75% must be larger than 11/2”. TDM 8–B ä At least 90% must be smaller than 12”. ä at least 90% must be larger than 1/2”. ä maximum of 1/2” protrusion of steel. ä at least 90% must be larger than 1/2”. and ä maximum of 5% fines. ä maximum of 2” protrusion of steel. ä at least 90% must be larger than 1/2”. ä at least 75% must be larger than 11/2”. ä at least 50% must be larger than 6”. ä at least 90% must be smaller than 21/2”. ä at least 50% must be larger than 3”. . and ä maximum of 5% fines. ä at least 75% must be larger than 11/2”. ä at least 90% must be smaller than 21/2”. ä at least 50% must be larger than 11/2”. TDM refers to tire-derived material. and ä maximum of 5% fines. and maximum of 5% fines. ä at least 90% must not exceed 1” protrusion of steel. ä at least 50% must be larger than 11/2”. ä at least 90% must be smaller than 6”. TDM 8–A ä At least 90% must be smaller than 12”. and ä maximum of 5% fines. and ä maximum of 1% fines. ä at least 90% must be smaller than 6”. Sizes will be determined by sieving. and ä maximum of 1% fines. ä at least 90% must be larger than 1/2”. ä at least 90% must not exceed 2” protrusion of steel. ä at least 90% must not exceed 1” protrusion of steel. ä at least 50% must be larger than 3”.75 mm sieve. and ä maximum of 1% fines. ä at least 90% must be smaller than 21/2”. ä at least 90% must be larger than 1/2”. ä at least 75% must be smaller than 8”. ä maximum of ½” protrusion of steel. TDM 2–C ä All material must be smaller than 4”. and maximum of 5% fines. ä at least 50% must be larger than 3”. ä at least 75% must be larger than 11/2”. Rubber Primarily Used for Civil Engineering TDM 2–A ä All material must be smaller than 4”. ä at least 50% must be larger than 3”. TDM 3–B ä At least 90% must be smaller than 4”. TDM 12–A ä At least 90% must be smaller than 18”. Agitate the sieves by hand or by mechanical apparatus for a sufficient period so that additional sieving does not result in substantial additional material passing through the sieves. fiber. ä at least 75% must be larger than 11/2”. and any variations in the specification are subject to special arrangement between Buyer and Seller. and ä maximum of 5% fines. ä at least 50% must be larger than 3”. ä at least 90% must be smaller than 6”. ä at least 50% must be larger than 11/2”. and maximum of 5% fines. ä at least 90% must be larger than 1/2”. and ä maximum of 1% fines. 47 Guidelines for Tire Scrap: TS-2012 Rubber From Scrap Tires General Guidelines Items not covered in the specifications. ä at least 75% must be smaller than 8”. ä at least 75% must be larger than 11/2”. TDM 5–A ä All material must be smaller than 8”. Inc. ä at least 90% must not exceed 2” protrusion of steel. Nest the sieves in order of decreasing size of opening from top to bottom and place the sample on the top sieve. Percentages listed below are by weight. These materials may include rubber. ä at least 50% must be larger than 3”. ä maximum of 1” protrusion of steel. TDM 8–C ä At least 90% must be smaller than 12”. and ä maximum of 1% fines. Suitable sieve sizes will be selected. TDM 5–B ä All material must be smaller than 8”. ä at least 75% must be larger than 11/2”. dirt. ä at least 75% must be smaller than 8”. TDM 3–A ä At least 90% must be smaller than 4”. Definitions Fines consist of materials that pass a 4. inorganic and organic matter. TDM 3–C ä At least 90% must be smaller than 4”.running chapter head Guidelines for Tire Scrap Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. ä at least 90% must be larger than 1/2”. ä at least 90% must be larger than 1/2”. TDM 2–B ä All material must be smaller than 4”. ä at least 75% must be larger than 11/2”. ä at least 50% must be larger than 6”. TDM 12–C ä At least 90% must be smaller than 18”. ä at least 50% must be larger than 6”. ä at least 75% must be larger than 11/2”. . ä at least 90% must not exceed 2” protrusion of steel. and ä maximum of 5% fines.48 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 2008 Guidelines runningfor chapter Tire Scrap head TDM 12–B ä At least 90% must be smaller than 18”. and ä maximum of 5% fines. 15.”. the respective parties to a transaction may be unaware of the differences in trading practices of the other party. all contracts should be in writing and set forth in specific terms. “$400. Checklist Items (Be specific at all times) I. Ill. 49 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 Guidelines for Metals Transactions These Guidelines are intended as a reference to assist members in carrying out their business obligations in a manner consistent with accepted industry practices. shipment shall be made in time period stated. It is essential that any unusual arrangements must be completely spelled out in a contract. Inc. (Avoid the use of the word “penalties. “FOB (Actual Point of Delivery) St. “20. First. 2008 LATEST”.”) Part I: Guidelines for Contracts A contract is an agreement between two or more parties to perform a legally enforceable act. it should state “shipping/delivery instructions to follow. While the Guidelines are not obligatory. . Ex: “FOB (Actual Point of Shipment) Chicago. state exact processing. Therefore.”. VII. Before signing a contract. or “Delivery by Jan.00 Cents/ Pound”. refining charge. Price: State price per unit. We cannot overemphasize the need for accuracy and specificity. specific rail siding or junction. VIII. Ex: “X percent moisture allowed” or “Minimum CU content to be X percent” or “X percent painted material allowed. and party to be notified. “Full Copper Content. forwarding warehouse. Description of Material: Use NF code names or clearly describe what is being traded. If you receive a contract with terms that are objectionable. it is advised that the points be mutually agreed upon by the parties involved. “$440. you should immediately notify the other party in writing of your objections. Ill. disputes. contracts will be construed as a “whole. (5% More/Less allowed)” or “38.92/Metric Ton. It should be remembered that where you and a Buyer (or Seller) have reached verbal agreement on a transaction. 15.” If these details cannot be furnished at the time of writing of contract. These Guidelines were developed to cover routine transactions. It is with the objective of providing members the means of avoiding such friction that ISRI has published these Guidelines.running chapter Guidelines for Metals head Transactions Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. the courts will determine whether some of the provisions are printed (indicating a form contract). your failure to sign and return a contract which is sent to you in confirmation of that verbal agreement may not relieve you of the obligations of the terms and conditions enumerated in that contract. and a court is called in to interpret its terms.” and specific clauses will be subordinated to the contract’s general intent. Japan. On those points where it is impractical to provide recommendations. Include name of individual person or persons involved. Ex: “Bales not to exceed 60 inches”. Ex: “Shipment by Jan. Second. where provisions appear to be inconsistent. No discrepancies or ambiguities should exist at the time the contract is executed. Any allowable quality variation to be so stated. At times. Ex. including where applicable. Mo. The latter kinds of provisions will prevail. II. smelting.” State means of conveyance to be employed. which are based on those practices most common and current in the industry.” IV. Shipment: Time allowed for shipment or delivery should be clearly stated.” If applicable.000 lbs. State size and type of truck. Buyer’s and Seller’s signatures are fundamental.” V. Quantity: State exact quantity expected and indicate allowable tolerances or minimum/maximum limitations.000 lbs. It should be kept in mind that if a dispute arises under a contract. Also.000 to 42.” VI. “40. the courts will construe words according to their “ordinary” meaning unless it is clearly shown that they were meant to be used in a technical sense. in conjunction with ISRI’s scrap descriptions. certain general rules will be applied. This diversity of interpretation often leads to misunderstandings. or unit deductions for impurities. and in some instances expensive lawsuits. the following list of items is enumerated as a Checklist for you to follow. it is suggested that potential problems and misunderstandings may often be avoided by following these recommended procedures. “Bales not to exceed 3.” Indicate at whose option. “C&F Tokyo. Date of Contract: (a) Give date the initial agreement was reached (b) Give Contract Number. Delivery: Show complete address of shipping or delivery point.00/Net Ton”.500 lbs. Packing: State type of packing allowable and restrictions if such are required. either in the construction of a contract.” and indicate where appropriate “Clean and Dry”. rail car. as compared to others which are written or typed. “FAS Baltimore Container Yard”. one should carefully read and understand all terms of it. 2008. With these factors in mind. Parties to Agreement: Indicate full name and address of Buyer and Seller. Buyer’s or Seller’s. or for the review of another party’s contract proposal. Ex: “$20. Louis.00/CWT”. An attorney should be consulted when legal advice is needed. container or number of shipments expected or permitted. Coil.e. Force Majeure: This item is related to the item of default. When applicable. the contract should so stipulate. Ex: “Net 30 days after shipment”.e. Arbitration and Applicable Law: The contract should set forth which state’s or country’s law will apply in the event of a legal dispute under the contract. Shipping and Receiving It is recommended that strict adherence to contract terms will minimize many of the potential problems in this area. or the metal involved. type or method of packing. One should also specify when notice is deemed to be received by the party to whom it is given. (If ISRI Arbitration is desired. etc. duties. Default: The contract should contain a provision setting forth the events which would result in a default of the contract.e. by certified or registered mail. This insures that the parties’ informal discussions will not later be construed as affecting an alteration of the contract.” Avoid phrases such as “usual. If Letter of Credit is called for as a means of payment.e. Non-Waiver: The Seller or Buyer should state in the contract that his/ her failure to insist upon strict performance in any given instance shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment for the future of any of the terms. i. This provision might also contain a clause stipulating damages and/or setting forth available remedies (i. Be sure that Seller agrees with your definition of words and phrases. either generally or specifically. XIV. etc. It should also provide for arbitration procedure. fires. as well as allowed dimensions and weights of such. Buyer’s Responsibility: a. occur. what events (i. Be sure that Buyer agrees with your definition of words and phrases. If there is a question about any item. i. Entire Agreement: This provision is especially important in the area of metals transactions. “Weight Certificate. etc. in fact. it should emphasize that the obligation arising under the contract shall be equally binding on his assignee. Seller or Buyer may enumerate.e.e. For instance. Modification: A clause may be included in the contract stating that the contract’s requirements can only be modified by a written instrument signed by the parties or their respective agents. XI. as well as allowed dimensions and weights of such. by telegram. i. which frequently involve extensive preliminary negotiations. drums. c. b. etc. boxes. Contract should state whether the Seller’s or Buyer’s weights shall govern the basis of settlement. b. Each package should be individually weighed and the entire truckload should be checkweighted for comparison. size or weight of pieces.. by hand. Packing (All Shipments) Seller’s Responsibility: a. Listed below are some specific guidelines to be used in avoiding the most frequently reported problems. Claims: The Seller may specify that any claims involved in a metals transaction for contaminated materials. Weighing. their legal representatives. loose.” “Net Cash. Briquette. A clause may be inserted into the contract stating that the contract constitutes the parties’ entire agreement and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings with respect to the subject matter of the contract. XIII. If it does. Weighing. XIX. Coil. specific performance) in the event a default does. Part II: Packing. Bale. XX. it is advisable that the terms to be included in the Letter of Credit also be stated in the contract. Advise Seller of any specific prohibitions.” “Net 30. XVI. contract should state whether Buyer or Seller is responsible for payment of taxes. Notice: The Seller should specify how notice to be given under the contract should be received—i. or for any other cause is waived by the Buyer unless brought to the Seller’s attention within a certain number of days after delivery. XV. covenants and conditions contained therein. Pack in the manner and form agreed.” Documents required to effect paymet to be clearly stated. If truck is . as indicated in paragraph XIII. XII. accidents) constitute circumstances beyond its control and thereby absolve him/her of any liability for damages or delay. briquettes. units or packages.50 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 Guidelines for Metals Transactions IX. pallets. Payment: Terms of payment should be explicit. the Seller or Buyer may want to specify that the contract inures to the benefit of the parties. Shipping and Receiving (Truck Shipment) Seller’s Responsibility: a. Disclaimer of Warranties: Depending on the type of transaction. X. Reconcile or explain any differences. If there is discussion of compensation for delayed payments. Example: In sound bales. weight shortage. Assignment: The contract may state whether the Buyer and/or the Seller has the right to assign the contract.” State how payment shall be made. Benefit: The contract should stipulate on whom it is binding. successors and assignees. Bale. “Net 15 days after mill receipt. Briquette. XVII. strikes.) XVIII. it should be included in the contract.” Invoice”. or any other levies to which a shipment could be subjected. Ex: “Bill of Lading”. the Seller may want to limit his liability by disclaiming any warranties of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose. Material and packages should be securely tied or supported so that packages will hold in transit and normal handling. one should communicate with his/her Buyer/Seller and clarify the situation prior to shipping. Weighing. as well as the gross. e. i. b. as a courtesy. After unloading. the Seller should be notified promptly and. give a complete set of papers to the driver to deliver with the original Bill of Lading covering the shipment. Each package should be individually weighed and the entire rail car should be checkweighted for comparison. advise the Buyer of your anticipated delivery schedules. c. Trailers should be drop-weighed (both empty and loaded). Proper care should be taken to insure that the material can be unloaded in a safe and expedient manner. seal numbers. classification or quality. items shipped. d. make note of this on weight ticket. advise the Seller of your anticipated pickup schedule. b. Prior to unloading. g. d. Railroad cars should be uncoupled and at rest (if possible) before weighing. weighed and identified as spilled from original containers. If Seller requires appointment prior to pickup. weights.) e. if a significant* weight difference is apparent. If your customer requires appointments. If container is weighed during inclement weather or wind. weighed and identified as spilled from original containers. c. the Seller should be notified promptly and. as well as the gross. All equipment should be inspected before loading. seal numbers. Each package should be tagged or marked to aid in proper identification and segregation at the receiving point. make note of this on weight ticket. After unloading. Buyer’s Responsibility: a. segregation. weights. telex or wire of these details on the day shipment leaves. classification or quality. If rail car is weighed during inclement weather or wind. Railroad cars should be sealed and seal numbers indicated on all documents. (Note: Refer to Part IV of the circular for recommended procedures in handling quality problems. Prior to unloading. f. as a courtesy. A complete manifest and packing list should accompany each shipment. if a significant* weight difference is apparent. Railroad cars should be uncoupled and at rest (if possible) before weighing. Different lots should always be properly segregated and bulkheaded to avoid comingling. notify Buyer by telephone. b. Carefully check shipment advices and compare package count. promptly advise Seller of any significant* differences between advised and actual weights. If this cannot be done. another weight should be taken to determine if spillage or theft might have occurred. another weight should be taken to determine if spillage or theft might have occurred. mail a complete set of papers to the Buyer on the day shipment leaves. (Note: Refer to Part IV of the circular for recommended procedures in handling quality problems. Pay particular attention to door areas to assure that material is loaded safely. Rail car should be completely unloaded including any spilled material which should be picked up. and cleaned or repaired where necessary to avoid loss or spillage. Each package should be individually weighed and the entire container load should be check-weighed for comparison. segregation.) f. This should clearly indicate the order number. Buyer’s Responsibility: a. tare and net weights of each package. If this cannot be done. Different lots should always be properly segregated and bulkheaded to avoid comingling. g. Be aware that someone at the delivery point will have to unload the shipment. Each package should be tagged or marked to aid in proper identification and segregation at the receiving point. items shipped. make note of this on weight ticket. Truck or trailer should be completely unloaded including any spilled material which should be picked up. This detailed information should be put into an envelope and attached to the inside wall of the truck or van. Pay particular attention to door areas to assure that material can be unloaded in a safe and expedient manner. Shipping and Receiving (Rail Shipment) Seller’s Responsibility: a. c. and cleaned or repaired where necessary to avoid loss or spillage. All equipment should be inspected before loading. b. This detailed information should be put into an envelope and attached to the inside wall of the railroad car. This should clearly indicate the order number. Weighing. Buyers should cooperate in every way to help minimize losses. e. 51 weighed during inclement weather or wind. Carefully check shipment advices and compare package count. Inc. Shipping and Receiving (Export/ Import Shipment) Seller’s Responsibility: a. Otherwise. . promptly advise Seller of any significant* differences between advised and actual weights. if requested. Vans and closed trailers should be sealed and seal numbers indicated on all documents. tare and net weights of each package. number and type of packages of each commodity. d. make one in advance. e. make one in advance. Open top trucks or trailers should be tarped or covered. number and type of packages of each commodity. if requested. h. Be aware that someone at the delivery point will have to unload the shipment. Otherwise. A complete manifest and packing list should accompany each shipment. Reconcile or explain any differences. c. Buyer should cooperate in every way to help minimize losses. Trailers should be drop-weighed (both empty and loaded).Guidelines for Metals Transactions Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. d. f. At the very least. seal numbers. *For purposes of this section. Determine if container capacity meets minimum weight specified on contract. These guidelines will assist in determining the appropriate means of transportation to employ. then it is important that Buyer and Seller agree upon the mode and type to be used. in such cases. items shipped.e. It is essential that both parties cooperate and keep communications open to minimize expenses and to preserve the relationship. 50 ft. e. if possible. Type: a. d. Listed below are some recommended steps to be taken when a problem arises.) e.. In the event of a rejection Buyer must notify Seller immediately by telephone or telex. the Buyer can utilize the material and is willing to accept delivery of the material. d. or all. Claims: This term is used mostly in export-import movements. promptly advise Seller of any significant* differences between advised and actual weights. f. Dimensions of unit (20 ft. 40 ft. Breakbulk Part IV: Rejections—Downgrades—Claims A brief explanation of these items will help one understand and implement the procedures recommended in this section. Container and chassis should be drop-weighed. Buyer’s Responsibility: a.. or part.) e. Mode—Rail Car 1. Hi-Cube. Determine if truck/trailer capacity meets minimum weight specified on contract. Proper care should be taken to insure that the material can be unloaded in a safe and expedient manner. Part III: Transportation Guide The mode and type of conveyance should be specified in the contract. Type of container. if a problem arises. both empty and loaded. Special type D.. the Seller should be notified promptly and. Negotiations should not be conflicting but mutually beneficial and fair. Any part. subject to a price commensurate with its value. if possible. of the shipment may be subject to rejection. closed. single or double door c. pay strict attention to all terms. However. etc. the meaning of the word “significant” shall be determined by agreement between Buyer and Seller. both empty and loaded.) c. After unloading.52 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 2008 running head Guidelines for Metals chapter Transactions b. open-top. Carefully check shipment advices and compare package count.. Pay particular attention to door areas to assure that material is loaded safely. Be aware that someone at the delivery point will have to unload the shipment.. Mode—Truck/Trailer 1. etc. segregation.) Domestic Shipments Buyer’s Responsibilities: a. tare and net weights of each package and the seal numbers.e. Buyer should cooperate in every way to help minimize losses. Usually in such cases. Removable sides c. depending on the commodities and their values. and is used generically to encompass both rejections and downgrades.F. etc.. Material and packages should be properly stowed and braced to prevent movement during shipment. if a significant* weight difference is apparent. of the material in a shipment is not in conformity with the description specified in the contract. 40 ft. C. i. if requested. Seller should be given opportunity to appoint surveyor or representative to verify weights. Container should be completely unloaded including any spilled material which should be picked up. 45 ft. g. b. Downgrades: Downgrades can occur when all. Box car or gondola b. 35 ft. Determine if rail car capacity meets minimum weight specified on contract. Dimensions of car (40 ft. the Buyer cannot utilize the material and the Seller is asked to remove the material from the Buyer’s place of delivery. i. Hi-cube. Container: a... etc. number and type of packages of each commodity. If Seller fails to . If shipment is against a Letter of Credit. as well as weight shortages. Size of container (20 ft. Dump b. Container and chassis should be drop-weighed. Van—open or closed d. 60 ft. Type: a.. Rejections: Rejections can occur when a Buyer refuses to accept a shipment of material that does not conform to the description specified in the contract. B. etc. c. Prepare and send to Buyer a complete manifest and packing list indicating the order number. If it has not been. d. another weight should be taken to determine if spillage or theft might have occurred. but often the cause of the problem cannot be determined until the material has been off loaded and graded. (Note: Refer to Part IV of the circular for recommended procedures in handling quality problems. as well as the gross. weighed and identified as spilled from original containers. e. Strict adherence to contract terms can minimize the common causes of these difficulties. Size of door opening. weights. A rejection can occur prior to unloading. Place seals on all container doors and indicate seal numbers on documentation. A.. Prior to unloading. 2. it should be given prompt attention and settlement should be attempted as quickly as is practical. b. Often. c. classification or quality. flat rack. Export Shipments 1. The arbi­ trators may require the losing party to reimburse the prevailing party for its share of these costs. or cable. Export-Import Shipments Buyer’s Responsibility: a.. though at least one party must be a member of the association. awards. . 3. An award by the arbitrator(s) will be made promptly. ISRI treats all filings. In the event of a claim. i. (All costs of unloading and reloading are for Seller’s account. In the event of a claim. In the event of a downgrade Buyer must notify Seller immediately by telephone or telex and afford Seller an opportunity to inspect the material prior to its use. Seller’s Responsibility: a. b. 2. The acceptable portion of the material may be consumed and/or arrangements may be made to sample a portion of material.000 or $2. Subject to contract provisions. Inc. depending on whether one arbitrator is to be used or three. ISRI Arbitration Service ISRI established an arbitration service as a means to enable members to use arbitration to resolve disputes. he/she must advise Buyer promptly.Guidelines for Metals Transactions/ISRI Arbitration Service Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. Buyer must give Seller option of removing material if he/she does not agree to downgrade. the material should be held intact until agreement has been reached. c. In the event of a claim.000. he/she must advise Buyer promptly concerning replacement of rejected material. The arbitrators serve without compensation.C. The award is made in writing. It is not required that both parties to the dispute be ISRI members. D. The total deposit for each party thus is either $1.) b. 53 respond within two business days. In the event of a rejection Seller should respond promptly and advise Buyer of his/her intentions. There is also an optional procedure for conducting the arbitration without an oral hearing. Members who wish to provide an automatic basis for the settlement of any disputes arising from a transaction are encouraged to provide in their contracts that the ISRI Arbitration Procedure shall prevail in the event of any ensuing controversy and that each party will take all necessary steps to initiate such arbitration. at which time the parties involved are required to appear. For more information. 10-25% with balance held intact pending resolution of claim. within 20 days after hearings have been completed or final briefs submitted. the parties are encouraged to use a single arbitrator. b. contact Eric Harris. Members are urged to obtain and carefully read the “Rules for Arbitration” before proceeding. A maximum of three arbitrators can be issued in any proceeding. terms of settlement must be followed promptly. Anyone may propose arbitration in a dispute. b. A portion of the fee is refundable if not required to defray arbitrators’ costs. Buyer should agree to a mutually convenient time to do so. All physical evidence (contracts. In the event of an unacceptable downgrade Seller must advise Buyer within two business days if he/she wishes to inspect material and agree upon a mutually convenient time to do so. The arbitration procedure usually includes a hearing. correspondence.) may be required to be submitted in advance to the arbitrators. If material is to be inspected by Seller or his/her representative. 6. except for reasonable expenses. The rules are highlighted below: 1. Subject to contract provisions. 5. If Seller wishes to remove downgraded material from Buyer’s delivery point. wire. 4. Buyer may return material in most prudent manner. When a claim settlement has been agreed upon. and be available for questioning by the arbitrator(s). telex.” Each party must deposit with the association in advance $500 plus $500 for each arbitrator. Seller must reply within two business days. 202/662-8514 or ericharris@isri. The arbitration parties must draw their arbitrators from the panel. present their respective cases. Seller should respond to Buyer’s notification promptly by telephone. Buyer should promptly advise Seller concerning replacement of rejected material. There is a specific schedule of fees listed in the “Rules for Arbitration.” which are available from Associ­ ation headquarters in Washington.org. ISRI arbitration is a voluntary procedure and must be agreed upon by both parties in the dispute. The complete procedure for arbitration is set forth in ISRI’s “Rules for Arbitration. etc.) Seller’s Responsibilities: a.e. The rules state that the parties to the dispute shall be deemed to have consented that a judgment upon the award be entered in any court having jurisdiction over an action to enforce the award. A panel of arbitrators has been established by the association. and proceedings as confidential. (All costs of unloading and reloading are for Seller’s account. Witnesses may also be called to an arbitration hearing. relevant comments. c. time is of the essence and notification should be given to Seller within a reasonable period of time after arrival of vessel in receiving port. Both parties must agree to the arbitration by signing a “Submission to Arbitrate” form and agreeing to abide by the applicable Arbitration Rules. A party in the arbitration may be accompanied by counsel but must inform the other party in advance and receive permission from the arbitrators. The rules contain the necessary form that must be completed to initiate arbitration. 54 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 Guidelines for Metals Transactions/ISRI Arbitration Service . Inc.Guidelines for Metals Transactions/ISRI Arbitration Service Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. 55 . 56 Scrap Specifications Circular 2012 Guidelines for Metals Transactions/ISRI Arbitration Service .